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AF07 TLU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

127,187 mi
Last recorded127,187 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 TLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 127,187 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 127,185 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box - on limit (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 121,420 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 113,843 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 31 Oct 2022 104,677 miles

Rear Under vehicle slight corrosion and some mechanical components

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 2 Nov 2021 97,170 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both sides brake discs lipped

Front Under vehicle cover fitted obscuring view of some items

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

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

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

Rear Under vehicle slight corrosion and some mechanical components

Pass 12 Nov 2020 85,683 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Slight surface corrosion under vehicle and some mechanical components;

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 2 May 2019 76,201 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 1 May 2019 76,201 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 62% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

off side hand brake performance low

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2018 68,155 miles

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

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

Oil leak transmission and rear axle ()

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 May 2017 60,847 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

auto gearbox slight oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 53,248 miles

engine covers fitted: under trays fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2016 53,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

engine covers fitted: under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 47,345 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 39,257 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 33,094 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,939 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,660 miles

front brake discs pitted on inner face

Pass 1 Apr 2010 21,109 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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AF07 TLU 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 84.2%.

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 AF07 TLU, 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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AF07 TLU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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