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SB56 XYT

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,617 mi
Last recorded135,617 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 XYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 135,617 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 129,909 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 129,909 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt in front off other lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 123,321 miles

covers under vehicle, x2 rear tyres on legal limit, n/s/r bearing slight noisy

Fail 19 Jan 2018 123,231 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

covers under vehicle, x2 rear tyres on legal limit, n/s/r bearing slight noisy

Pass 25 Jan 2017 112,802 miles

plastic covers under vehicle not allowing full inspection of underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2017 112,802 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

plastic covers under vehicle not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2016 105,670 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 105,670 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 100,141 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre tread depths down to 2mm in places

near side front tyre tread worn on outer edge

off side front tyre tread worn on outer edge

park brake pedal anti slip pad missing

Pass 17 Dec 2013 92,853 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 85,320 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 76,556 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 64,108 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 50,996 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SB56 XYT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SB56 XYT, 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 SB56 XYT registered?

SB56 XYT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2007.

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