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NV56 WUL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,745 mi
Last recorded120,745 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 WUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2020 120,745 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) axle rod (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

engine and floor covers fitted

front brake discs worn

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2019 114,512 miles

Nearside Front fog light corroded

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

battery light on

Fail 30 Jan 2019 114,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure brake back plate insecure (1.1.21 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light corroded

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

battery light on

Pass 7 Feb 2018 108,491 miles

engine/floor covers fitted

front tyres wearing on outside

Fail 2 Feb 2018 108,491 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

engine/floor covers fitted

front tyres wearing on outside

Pass 10 Feb 2017 104,716 miles

battery light on

engine/floor covers fitted

rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2017 104,652 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

battery light on

engine/floor covers fitted

rear brake back plates corroded

rear brake disc worn

Pass 2 Feb 2016 98,016 miles

drivers side front brake back plate insecure

engine/floor covers fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2016 98,016 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

drivers side front brake back plate insecure

engine/floor covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 92,606 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 87,763 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 87,763 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 82,064 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 75,267 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 68,043 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 60,825 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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NV56 WUL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NV56 WUL, 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 WUL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 February 2007.

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