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SM56 XJE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

122,115 mi
Last recorded122,115 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 XJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 122,115 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 122,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 114,863 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 108,451 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 101,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back arm off two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-2.5mm 2454017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive unable to fully see extent of leak due to undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers and trays fitted blocking view of testable items

Pass 5 Jan 2019 94,582 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 6 Jan 2018 88,642 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 10 Jan 2017 83,594 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted blocking view of test items

Fail 7 Jan 2017 83,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2454017 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 29 Dec 2015 76,569 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm nail + bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2015 76,569 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm nail + bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm balding on edges (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2014 70,681 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 65,127 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2014 65,127 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2013 58,367 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 58,367 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 51,913 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 45,845 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 40,495 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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SM56 XJE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SM56 XJE, 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 SM56 XJE registered?

SM56 XJE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2007.

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