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B3 CGW

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,570 mi
Last recorded90,570 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 CGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 90,570 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 90,569 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability strut to hub bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2025 88,561 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 ends corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass slightly discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

front x2 tyres bald on edges and approx 4mm

Pass 7 Jun 2024 86,171 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 4 Jun 2024 86,108 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jun 2023 83,524 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 26 May 2022 80,501 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm to the centre of the wheel. both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2022 80,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm to the centre of the wheel. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm to the centre of the wheel. both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 78,516 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 78,516 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 76,282 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 69,809 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 63,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 56,766 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 48,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 39,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 34,689 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 32,117 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 30,241 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 27,600 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 24,690 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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B3 CGW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B3 CGW, 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 B3 CGW registered?

B3 CGW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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The MOT history for B3 CGW shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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