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A1 XTB

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,246 mi
Last recorded85,246 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 XTB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 85,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 85,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 81,964 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes at nearside rear inner sill corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 81,964 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes at nearside rear inner sill corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 78,510 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 75,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 72,022 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear coupling perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged nearside front tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 68,785 miles

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light nearside outer lens loose (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light offside outer lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged nearside front and offside front tyre outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 64,433 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 60,537 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F Tyre sidewall damage to inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 10 Apr 2017 56,500 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 52,661 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 52,661 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 48,441 miles

Water ingress into nearside repeater lamp

Water ingress into offside repeater lamp

Pass 7 Apr 2014 44,170 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 44,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 39,023 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 35,605 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 31,404 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 24,489 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 24,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

The offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge.

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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A1 XTB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A1 XTB, 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 A1 XTB registered?

A1 XTB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is A1 XTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 XTB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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