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PA56 MCD

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,479 mi
Last recorded63,479 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA56 MCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 63,479 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 63,479 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 58,683 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 58,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 58,447 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2023 58,447 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 57,829 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 57,829 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2020 53,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 48,842 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slight sidewall damage

Offside Rear tyre slight sidewall damage

Fail 9 May 2019 48,758 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slight sidewall damage

Offside Rear tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 12 May 2018 44,813 miles

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

Nearside Front outer tread worn and perished

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 May 2017 42,264 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 42,264 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 39,855 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 39,855 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 May 2015 36,861 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2015 36,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2014 34,114 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2013 29,677 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 29,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 25,629 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 21,218 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 16,396 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 16,396 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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PA56 MCD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PA56 MCD, 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 PA56 MCD registered?

PA56 MCD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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