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A14 SAE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,542 mi
Last recorded113,542 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 SAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 113,542 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 110,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Just outside Prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Just outside Prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 105,995 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 105,959 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking under pressure (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2023 97,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f 2mm - o/s/f 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to o/s/f flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 97,564 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint has excess play - front end rear lower arm! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f 2mm - o/s/f 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to o/s/f flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 84,637 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 84,637 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 73,616 miles

slight corrosion on osf brake pipe

Fail 22 Mar 2021 73,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

slight corrosion on osf brake pipe

Pass 20 Mar 2020 63,572 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2019 55,574 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Full under tray fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2019 55,572 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Full under tray fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2018 48,174 miles

Slight play in NS & OS Rear subframe front bushes

Under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 20 May 2017 40,452 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 40,440 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 40,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 36,275 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 27,863 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 21,472 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 15,374 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 14,666 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 13,581 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 12,359 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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A14 SAE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A14 SAE, 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 A14 SAE registered?

A14 SAE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2007.

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