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CC56CEC
2008 MERCEDES-BENZ C
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2148cc
General Information
- Registration CC56CEC
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2148cc
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MOT History 49 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
49
Total Tests
34
Passes
15
Failures
69.39%
Pass Rate
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166 Total Defects Recorded
28 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 159,436 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust tailpipe missing
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 172,301 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
22 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 167,354 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- both front brake disc backing plates corroded
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 147,512 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 157,586 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- rear springs corroded
- stone chip in screen
- o/s/f brake back plate corroded/worn
20 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 157,581 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- stone chip in screen
- o/s/f brake back plate corroded/worn
- rear springs corroded
9 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 140,642 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 140,541 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to test wheel bearing correctly (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
16 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 141,376 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- both front brake back plates corroded
- tyres front axle different size to rear axle
- n/s/r tyre on legal limit
16 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 141,373 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front brake back plates corroded
- n/s/r tyre on legal limit
6 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 139,860 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front too back (1.1.11 (c))
2 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 138,028 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror lens unit (4.4.1 (b) (i))
1 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 138,028 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Service brake excessively fluctuating both fronts (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror lens unit (4.4.1 (b) (i))
21 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 129,694 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
18 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 129,691 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
26 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 133,433 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut no cords outer sidewall, cracked (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall , worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut no cords outer sidewall, nail in tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
25 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 133,433 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut no cords outer sidewall, cracked (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut no cords outer sidewall, nail in tyre tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall , worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
11 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 113,613 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
10 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 124,259 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
10 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 124,259 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
5 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 117,323 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
5 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 117,323 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
16 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 110,709 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge
- Offside Rear tyre deteriorated
7 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 110,705 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear tyre deteriorated
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge
5 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 108,950 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
5 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 108,950 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
26 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,696 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2019 22 Jun 20269 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 105,107 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
23 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 100,154 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 102,234 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 102,234 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 93,122 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 99,057 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2017 22 Jun 202619 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,641 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2016 22 Jun 202619 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,318 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2016 22 Jun 202617 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 97,641 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
11 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 84,307 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (Under wheel arch) (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (Under wheel arch) (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (Under wheel arch) (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (Under wheel arch) (3.6.B.2c)
20 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,936 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2015 22 Jun 20264 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,152 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2015 22 Jun 20264 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 94,152 MI
22 Jun 202612 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,698 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,376 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 59,198 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2013 22 Jun 202628 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,352 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2013 22 Jun 20263 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,096 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2013 22 Jun 202630 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,818 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2012 22 Jun 202624 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,070 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2012 22 Jun 202624 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 43,070 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 56,881 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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CC56CEC was registered on 2008-04-03
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