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AP07 HTC

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,702 mi
Last recorded131,702 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 HTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 131,702 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 131,702 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 128,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken rear

Fail 9 Jan 2021 128,748 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ns/r and os/r middle to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust bracket broken rear

Pass 4 Oct 2017 111,370 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 105,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance inner red lens cracked showing slight white light (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inner mirror lens (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jan 2017 105,838 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front down pipe surport broken off (7.1.1)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both sides parking brake not releasing (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance inner red lens cracked showing slight white light (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inner mirror lens (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 87,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has slit on sidewall

Pass 23 Jan 2015 84,096 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 82,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2013 82,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jan 2013 62,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 62,944 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)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 38,022 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 29,608 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 20,638 miles

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

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

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 HTC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HTC, 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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AP07 HTC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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