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OV56 VTC

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,917 mi
Last recorded156,917 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 VTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2026 156,917 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2025 149,367 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 139,632 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 118,310 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 105,585 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 98,959 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 90,460 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 84,170 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 78,847 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 73,043 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 62,204 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 52,037 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 42,923 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 36,563 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 29,821 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 23,559 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 17,337 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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OV56 VTC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OV56 VTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV56 VTC registered?

OV56 VTC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2007.

Is OV56 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV56 VTC shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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