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RV56 JZK

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

102,839 mi
Last recorded102,839 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 JZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 102,839 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust on front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Pass 7 Jan 2025 100,844 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s n/s front tyres starting to wear on edges

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust on floors front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Pass 8 Jan 2024 99,481 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

o/s n/s front tyres starting to wear on edges

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust on floor panels steering and suspension components brake components

under floor panel fitted unable to see some componets

Fail 8 Jan 2024 99,481 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

o/s n/s front tyres starting to wear on edges

slight play in n/s steering rack arm

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust on floor panels steering and suspension components brake components

under floor panel fitted unable to see some componets

Pass 3 Jan 2023 97,176 miles

front and rear subframes ,steering and suspension components ,brake components ,brake pipes ,inner sills starting to corrode

front n/s tyre starting to wear on edges

slight play in front o/s wheel bearing

slight play in o/s n/s steering rack arms

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

under floor tray fitted unable to see some components

Pass 4 Jan 2022 94,637 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering and suspension and brake components

surface rust on exhaust system

Fail 4 Jan 2022 94,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels sub frames steering and suspension and brake components

surface rust on exhaust system

Pass 11 Jan 2021 92,163 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 92,163 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 90,270 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 86,356 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 82,950 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 82,949 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 77,760 miles

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

check tracking

Fail 9 Jan 2017 77,760 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

check tracking

Pass 5 Jan 2016 72,116 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2016 72,116 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

under covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 65,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2015 65,200 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2014 56,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2014 56,376 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 50,107 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning light on

Pass 10 Jan 2012 42,910 miles

srs light on

Pass 29 Dec 2010 37,035 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 29,239 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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RV56 JZK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RV56 JZK, 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 RV56 JZK registered?

RV56 JZK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 2007.

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