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A16 YVN

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,888 mi
Last recorded126,888 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 YVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 126,888 miles

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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 126,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 126,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

unable to check front to rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Oct 2020 121,609 miles

All brake pipes corroded

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

Pass 20 May 2019 114,522 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 111,422 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 106,307 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 94,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 85,724 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 83,702 miles

Front brake discs are starting to show signs of wear & corrosion.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 81,370 miles

Brake discs are showing signs of wear & corrosion.

Extensive covers & undertrays preventing access to some components.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 78,988 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 70,443 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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A16 YVN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A16 YVN, 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 A16 YVN registered?

A16 YVN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2007.

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