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SO56 KEJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

104,357 mi
Last recorded104,357 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO56 KEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 104,357 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 95,788 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 86,197 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2023 76,841 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 68,911 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 57,788 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 52,846 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 50,978 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres wearing outer edges 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2018 50,314 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 31 Aug 2018 50,314 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Jul 2017 49,290 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' two chips (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight knock felt through steering wheel

Pass 22 Jul 2016 47,215 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2015 44,903 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner rear brake pads not clearly visible with wheels fitted

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

Slight knock felt at steering wheel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 42,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2013 37,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2013 37,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2012 33,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front wiper blade slightly smearing

slight knocking from steering when rocking

Pass 11 Jul 2011 27,831 miles

n/s/f tyre feathered

Pass 27 Jul 2010 23,652 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SO56 KEJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SO56 KEJ, 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 SO56 KEJ registered?

SO56 KEJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 2007.

Is SO56 KEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO56 KEJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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