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271 DLC

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

119,990 mi
Last recorded119,990 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration271 DLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 119,990 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 114,996 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 109,780 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 104,152 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 99,522 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 94,463 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 91,061 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 84,373 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 78,544 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 70,898 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2016 63,529 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 62,960 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 58,893 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 58,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 54,436 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 46,467 miles

Nearside rear tyre 3mm but wearing bald on outer edge

Pass 20 Jun 2012 39,542 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 32,198 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 24,350 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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271 DLC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 271 DLC, 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 271 DLC registered?

271 DLC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2007.

Is 271 DLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 271 DLC shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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