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AP07 VYY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,933 mi
Last recorded146,933 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 146,933 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated fronts and rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 146,877 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated fronts and rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2024 144,923 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 141,885 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 141,884 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 138,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 138,967 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 138,829 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 135,017 miles

front to rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 12 Apr 2021 135,016 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front to rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2020 134,394 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 126,705 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 119,561 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 111,447 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 111,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 103,658 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 103,658 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 95,937 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 95,937 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 86,530 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 75,999 miles

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

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Apr 2012 65,962 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 55,399 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 44,214 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 VYY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYY, 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 VYY registered?

AP07 VYY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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