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AY07 MKJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

244,954 mi
Last recorded244,954 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY07 MKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 244,954 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 208,186 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 208,186 miles

Front Direction indicator not working Door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 200,713 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under covers fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2024 200,713 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure centre mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2022 189,030 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front seat back not tilting

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake warning lamp stays on

Fail 2 Nov 2022 189,030 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front seat back not tilting

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake warning lamp stays on

Pass 26 Nov 2021 173,932 miles

Nearside Front fog not working

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 173,506 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front fog not working

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 158,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Nov 2019 145,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 145,012 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on checked pads like new

Pass 16 Mar 2018 132,270 miles

both headlight lamps, lenses and reflectors in poor condition not effecting beam image at time of test.

Fail 16 Mar 2018 132,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 118,602 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 104,308 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON OUTER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 11 Mar 2016 104,182 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON OUTER EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 26 Feb 2015 88,673 miles

Slight play to nearside steering

Pass 3 Mar 2014 68,996 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 68,891 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 56,393 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 45,770 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 35,630 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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AY07 MKJ 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 65.2%.

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 AY07 MKJ, 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 AY07 MKJ registered?

AY07 MKJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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