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AR07 MVS

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,512 mi
Last recorded117,512 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 MVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 117,512 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 107,043 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 96,193 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 96,193 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 85,795 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 85,795 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 76,134 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 74,557 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 74,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 72,804 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 72,141 miles

Rear rear silencer exhaust heat shield broken and rattling

engine light came on during emissions test.

Pass 16 Jan 2018 71,739 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 70,544 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 68,901 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 67,281 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 65,729 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 55,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot full ,spare tyre not checked

both rear tyres have deep cuts in them

near side front wheel binding a little

Fail 8 May 2013 55,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

boot full ,spare tyre not checked

both rear tyres have deep cuts in them

near side front wheel binding a little

Pass 25 May 2012 44,622 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 44,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 33,640 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 22,834 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 22,834 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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AR07 MVS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 AR07 MVS, 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 AR07 MVS registered?

AR07 MVS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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The MOT history for AR07 MVS shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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