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OE56 CWV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,263 mi
Last recorded113,263 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE56 CWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 113,263 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 113,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 110,935 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 107,033 miles

both rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

Fail 22 Feb 2019 107,032 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn swivel rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

both rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

Pass 22 Feb 2018 98,800 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside & offside windscreen wipers poor

Pass 22 Feb 2017 91,996 miles

under body covers fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2017 91,888 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under body covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2016 85,683 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges ,side walls in poor condition ,advise replacing

Fail 16 Feb 2016 85,683 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

nearside front tyre worn on edges ,side walls in poor condition ,advise replacing

Pass 20 Feb 2015 80,332 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 80,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 74,934 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres close to limit 245 40 17

off side rear tyre side wall damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2014 74,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres close to limit 245 40 17

off side rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2013 68,304 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bumper damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2012 61,156 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f arch splash guard loose

o/s/f tyre under inflated

Pass 24 Jan 2011 51,722 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 44,387 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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OE56 CWV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 OE56 CWV, 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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What year was OE56 CWV registered?

OE56 CWV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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