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BA07 HRA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

163,847 mi
Last recorded163,847 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA07 HRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 163,847 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 163,847 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 160,202 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 157,587 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 154,639 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 154,639 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 151,507 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 146,400 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 146,400 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 140,907 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 140,907 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 131,856 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 115,344 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 105,070 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 105,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 93,299 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 93,299 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 79,451 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 66,774 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 53,570 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 53,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 40,543 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 25,195 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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BA07 HRA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BA07 HRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BA07 HRA registered?

BA07 HRA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 2007.

Is BA07 HRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA07 HRA shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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