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RF56 YEJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

148,242 mi
Last recorded148,242 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 YEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 148,242 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 148,232 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 145,849 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2024 145,849 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2023 141,349 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 135,687 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 135,681 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2021 131,097 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 131,084 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 126,872 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 114,386 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 100,892 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 92,785 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 79,339 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 79,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 71,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 71,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 63,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre cut outer wall - cords not exposed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2014 63,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre cut outer wall - cords not exposed

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 54,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 38,945 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 30,929 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 30,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 YEJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YEJ, 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 YEJ registered?

RF56 YEJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 February 2007.

Is RF56 YEJ safe to buy?

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