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NV56 WUG

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

298,245 mi
Last recorded298,245 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 WUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2023 298,245 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir damaged and function impaired brake vac. assistance faulty (1.1.3 (e))

Central Rear Seat belt missing latch missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 162,858 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 159,643 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 145,710 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 145,708 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 126,952 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit X2 (205/55X16) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 117,803 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexis both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front slight play tie rod (drum stick)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 May 2017 117,803 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s slow (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox blown (7.1.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced o/s slow (3.7.B.6b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexis both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front slight play tie rod (drum stick)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 107,499 miles

Offside Rear reverse light n/w

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp BODY MODULE using back up system tail lights...ATTENTION required (1.1.A.3f)

park brake warning switch faulty...requires attention

Fail 29 Feb 2016 107,499 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick warning lamp on (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Headlamp insecure reflector off mounting pins (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick uneven wear across axle (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid blocked (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear reverse light n/w

Pass 10 Mar 2015 94,632 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 94,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 89,689 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre wearing edges slightly

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre between 2-3mm

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 25 Feb 2014 89,678 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre wearing edges slightly

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre between 2-3mm

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 20 Feb 2013 83,697 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake warning light on

rear brake discs slightly pitted/scored

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Dec 2011 75,380 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 69,277 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 54,922 miles

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

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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NV56 WUG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NV56 WUG, 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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NV56 WUG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 February 2007.

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