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MX56 YLA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,393 mi
Last recorded143,393 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX56 YLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 143,393 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 135,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished and cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished and cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 131,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder affecting drivers view . ()

Pass 13 Oct 2020 126,167 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder removed from swept area of windscreen. ()

Fail 12 Oct 2020 126,167 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder removed from swept area of windscreen. ()

Pass 7 Oct 2019 119,820 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 119,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (rear) suspension arm ball joint worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked / splits around tread blocks and sidewall. tread worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower (front) suspension arm bush worn / split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 114,380 miles

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Oct 2017 110,647 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 110,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower rear (2.4.G.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Oct 2016 104,976 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 104,967 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 99,973 miles

adviced front + rear brakepads wearing thin

Fail 16 Oct 2015 99,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

adviced front + rear brakepads wearing thin

Pass 2 Sep 2014 91,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see front pads

Pass 12 Sep 2013 84,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2013 84,817 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 79,181 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 71,074 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 71,074 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 57,283 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 57,283 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 51,353 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 51,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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MX56 YLA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 79,646 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX56 YLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MX56 YLA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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