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B9 BSB

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,807 mi
Last recorded181,807 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 BSB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 181,807 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 176,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 169,084 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 163,353 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 158,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads are quite low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front most arms have quite a bit of wear in the bushes, advise to replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 out of 2 bulbs are not working (stop and tail lamp bulb) (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside of the subframe has a rot hole above the lower arm next to fuel tank, currently appears strong enough but advise to repair before it gets worse. also subframe front most mounting bushes are worn. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe rusty where it meets flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 out of 2 bulbs are not working (stop and tail lamp bulb) (4.3.1 (a) (i))

parking brake only just passed the brake test, readings are poor, advise inspection/adjustment

Fail 2 Feb 2022 158,581 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes are heavily corroded, next to fuel tank/going behind the arch liner (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads are quite low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, front brake pipes are rusty where they join to the flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front most arms have quite a bit of wear in the bushes, advise to replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 out of 2 bulbs are not working (stop and tail lamp bulb) (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside of the subframe has a rot hole above the lower arm next to fuel tank, currently appears strong enough but advise to repair before it gets worse. also subframe front most mounting bushes are worn. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 out of 2 bulbs are not working (stop and tail lamp bulb) (4.3.1 (a) (i))

parking brake only just passed the brake test, readings are poor, advise inspection/adjustment

Pass 19 Jan 2021 154,219 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 145,248 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 137,567 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 131,121 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 131,072 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 124,191 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 117,073 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 117,073 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 105,527 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 93,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2012 84,402 miles

front and rear discs worn

front tyres worn on outer edges

v belt starting to crack

Pass 20 Jul 2011 68,376 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 52,407 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)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 52,407 miles

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

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)

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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B9 BSB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B9 BSB, 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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B9 BSB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 July 2007.

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