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AY07 ZBE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,765 mi
Last recorded135,765 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY07 ZBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 135,765 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 131,585 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 124,423 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges wearing off (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 124,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both edges wearing off (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 115,516 miles

Nearside Rear slight wheel bind.

Pass 9 Jul 2019 101,874 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 101,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 94,350 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 90,069 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 85,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 85,937 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 80,986 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 75,469 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)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 65,436 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 65,312 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

NSF PARKING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 1 Aug 2012 84,182 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2012 84,182 miles

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

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 43,384 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 43,384 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 31,375 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 ZBE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZBE, 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 ZBE registered?

AY07 ZBE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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