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RF56 ZYH

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,365 mi
Last recorded100,365 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 ZYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 100,365 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 98,622 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 95,086 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 95,086 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 93,424 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 92,110 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 90,206 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 90,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 87,298 miles

under side of vehicle has a lot of corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2018 87,217 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 20 Jan 2017 86,539 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 20 Jan 2017 86,538 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Jan 2016 84,751 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 20 Jan 2015 83,027 miles

high level brake light not working

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 20 Jan 2015 83,027 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

high level brake light not working

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 16 Jan 2014 81,296 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 16 Jan 2014 81,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Jan 2013 78,168 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Fail 17 Jan 2013 78,168 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 12 Jan 2012 75,473 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 67,339 miles

offside rear disc pitted on inner face

Pass 1 Feb 2010 46,707 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 46,707 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 ZYH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZYH, 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 RF56 ZYH registered?

RF56 ZYH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 February 2007.

Is RF56 ZYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF56 ZYH shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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