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A51 OTA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,641 mi
Last recorded92,641 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA51 OTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 92,641 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 89,349 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 85,335 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 83,026 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 79,810 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 75,003 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 71,917 miles

cover fitted to engine and covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Jan 2020 71,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

cover fitted to engine and covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Jan 2019 68,691 miles

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

covers fitted unable to check brake pipes

Fail 16 Jan 2019 68,691 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded t rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded t rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

covers fitted unable to check brake pipes

Pass 15 Jan 2018 65,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 62,027 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 59,084 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 54,966 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 51,117 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 47,390 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 37,810 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 20,892 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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A51 OTA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A51 OTA, 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 A51 OTA registered?

A51 OTA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is A51 OTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A51 OTA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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