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SM56 XPF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,237 mi
Last recorded74,237 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 XPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2025 74,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Can't be adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working In the mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush - Chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush - chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 71,507 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 71,507 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 70,561 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 69,711 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 67,685 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 64,974 miles

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

Nearside Front cut in side wall

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 61,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint rear joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 57,344 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 54,005 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 50,889 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2012 44,727 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 109,714 miles

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

bonet latch incomplet

Fail 8 Feb 2012 109,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

bonnet latch incomplite but it still operates

rear brake pads low

Pass 25 Feb 2011 101,375 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 88,897 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (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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SM56 XPF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SM56 XPF, 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 XPF registered?

SM56 XPF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 2007.

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