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SM56 XRB

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,645 mi
Last recorded88,645 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 88,645 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 87,122 miles

Underneath the vehicle covered in grease or other material.

Fail 14 Sep 2024 87,055 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 84,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 82,066 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 82,000 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint.chalk marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 79,626 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 76,968 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 73,579 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 68,824 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 61,528 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger broken but system adequately supported

Pass 1 Jul 2016 52,731 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 52,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 46,809 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 40,085 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 36,624 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 32,214 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 28,443 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 25,425 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 XRB 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 84.2%.

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 XRB, 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 SM56 XRB registered?

SM56 XRB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 2007.

Is SM56 XRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 XRB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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