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SM56 XJG

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

127,506 mi
Last recorded127,506 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 XJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 127,506 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 127,503 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 126,527 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2020 125,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 114,998 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged side (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 114,998 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged side (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 91,777 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 91,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 86,217 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 86,217 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 78,747 miles

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

engine covers fitted

engine management light on

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Fail 8 Feb 2016 78,746 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers fitted

engine management light on

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2015 72,338 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc,showing wear and corrosion

rear brake disc,s slight corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2015 72,338 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc,showing wear and corrosion

rear brake disc,s slight corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2014 61,333 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust middle bracket broken off

Pass 21 Feb 2013 52,098 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 37,236 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 25,178 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Feb 2010 19,732 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 XJG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XJG, 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 XJG registered?

SM56 XJG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 February 2007.

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