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AP07 BTU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,599 mi
Last recorded140,599 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 BTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 140,599 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 140,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 135,574 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 131,842 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 131,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn dbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn dbush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 125,947 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 125,947 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 113,551 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 113,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 99,813 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 79,216 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 68,958 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 68,958 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 57,443 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 57,443 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 47,639 miles

cracks on n/s front tyre inner sidewall

Fail 20 Aug 2013 47,639 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

cracks on n/s front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2012 41,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 19,882 miles

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 1 Mar 2010 14,701 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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AP07 BTU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AP07 BTU, 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 AP07 BTU registered?

AP07 BTU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2007.

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