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AR07 MVT

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,822 mi
Last recorded146,822 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 MVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 146,822 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 227,591 miles

Oil leak

Play in the inner rack joints

The o/s/f lower forward arm ball joint dust cover is deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2017 227,591 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak

Play in the inner rack joints

The o/s/f lower forward arm ball joint dust cover is deteriorated

The rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 13 Jan 2016 201,562 miles

Engine still producing a lot of smoke but passed the metered test

Play in the front wheel bearings and inner steering rack joints

Fail 7 Jan 2016 201,216 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Play in the front wheel bearings and inner steering rack joints

Pass 6 Jan 2015 174,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in the front wheel bearings

some play in the o/s inner steering rack joint

the rear tyres are quite worn on the inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2014 150,512 miles

the rear brake pads are worn thin

Fail 29 Jan 2014 150,512 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

the rear brake pads are worn thin

Fail 27 Jan 2014 150,500 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f inner steering rack arm play in it

rear pads and disces 1-2k

Pass 17 Jan 2013 124,640 miles

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

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

srs restraint system fault warning light illuminated

Pass 10 Jan 2012 98,633 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 71,052 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 66,145 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 66,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 MVT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MVT, 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 MVT registered?

AR07 MVT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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