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NC56 VUT

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,261 mi
Last recorded113,261 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 VUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 113,261 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 100,750 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc only slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 100,249 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc only slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 93,166 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 85,731 miles

Front Suspension ball joint dust cover deteriating

Front suspension bushes worn

N/s door mirror damaged

N/s/r tyre inner wall perishing

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension arms corroded

Wiper blades worn

Pass 30 May 2022 79,711 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both becoming quite heavily corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension, front tie arm, inner bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear suspension, front upper arms are heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

The centre exhaust joint and silencer is heavily corroded.

Fail 28 May 2022 79,672 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both becoming quite heavily corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension, front tie arm, inner bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Heavily worn on the inner edge. Recommend it is replaced.

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear suspension, front upper arms are heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

The centre exhaust joint and silencer is heavily corroded.

Pass 17 May 2021 75,247 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 75,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf/osf/nsr/osr (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 75,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf/osf/nsr/osr (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 72,071 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 68,320 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 64,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted covering some components

Pass 7 Jul 2016 61,104 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 51,845 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 46,780 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 44,350 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 38,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

undershields fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2011 38,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

undershields fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2010 31,836 miles

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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NC56 VUT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NC56 VUT, 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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NC56 VUT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 2007.

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