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SF56 DVT

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

63,938 mi
Last recorded63,938 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF56 DVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 63,938 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 62,326 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 61,485 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 60,745 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 59,404 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 59,404 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 55,067 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 55,067 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 49,651 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 47,448 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 46,553 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 46,553 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 45,235 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 42,214 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 36,571 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 35,298 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 11 Dec 2013 35,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2012 33,206 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 30,593 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 27,369 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 20,965 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 20,963 miles

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

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

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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SF56 DVT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SF56 DVT, 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 SF56 DVT registered?

SF56 DVT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 2007.

Is SF56 DVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF56 DVT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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