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RF56 YDN

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,652 mi
Last recorded91,652 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 YDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 91,652 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 90,496 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 90,496 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 88,032 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 88,032 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 86,285 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 83,514 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 83,514 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2020 80,159 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 80,159 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filler cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 77,054 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 73,269 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 69,338 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 69,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 65,320 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 65,320 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 59,772 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 59,770 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 53,516 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly.

advise rear exhaust bracket corroded away.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 25 Jul 2014 53,516 miles

advise both front tyres wearing unevenly.

advise rear exhaust bracket corroded away.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 48,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyres wearing unevenly,off side rear on legal limits

advise front screen chipped,on legal limits

Fail 26 Jul 2013 48,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyres wearing unevenly,off side rear on legal limits

advise front brake pads wearing low

advise front screen chipped,on legal limits

Fail 26 Jul 2012 42,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front screen chipped [still legal]

Pass 26 Jul 2012 42,444 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front screen chipped [still legal]

Pass 25 Aug 2011 35,205 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 29,699 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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RF56 YDN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RF56 YDN, 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 RF56 YDN registered?

RF56 YDN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 2007.

Is RF56 YDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF56 YDN shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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