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RF56 ZYZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,761 mi
Last recorded151,761 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 ZYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 151,761 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 145,938 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and underside of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 138,362 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 131,719 miles

Rear back box corroded and has a small gas leak

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2020 127,763 miles

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2020 127,757 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2019 121,191 miles

1/ both front tyres wearing on edges

2/ o/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2019 121,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie bar ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

1/ both front tyres wearing on edges

2/ o/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2018 114,013 miles

1/ o/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2017 107,167 miles

1/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

2/ o/s rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded

3/ rear brake pads becoming worn

Pass 7 Oct 2016 99,762 miles

1. Unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Fail 7 Oct 2016 99,758 miles

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

1. Unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Offside rear tyre at legal limits.

Pass 12 Oct 2015 94,716 miles

3.rear brake pads wearing low

outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted 2.nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Sep 2014 82,514 miles

as per failure

Fail 11 Sep 2014 82,511 miles

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

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

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Offside frnt tyre wearing low on outside edge. 3. Nearside front tyre worn to legal limits on outside edges.

Pass 21 Aug 2013 76,533 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 70,453 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 70,172 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 70,172 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)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 53,511 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 38,457 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 38,082 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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RF56 ZYZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZYZ, 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 ZYZ registered?

RF56 ZYZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 February 2007.

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The MOT history for RF56 ZYZ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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