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BB07 AKB

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,298 mi
Last recorded106,298 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB07 AKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 106,298 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 103,717 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 103,044 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 99,642 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 98,618 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 96,103 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 94,337 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 92,611 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 90,486 miles

bonnet latches and locks are sticking

brake pipes greased

middle to rear exhaust clamp is cracked system still secure

undertray's fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Mar 2018 90,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet latches and locks are sticking

brake pipes greased

middle to rear exhaust clamp is cracked system still secure

undertray's fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Mar 2017 89,489 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and both main brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres have slight wear to edges

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

front number plate damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2016 87,126 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsf outer (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded osf outer (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front number plate slight damage cracked

Fail 5 Mar 2016 87,126 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nsf outer (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded osf outer (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low nsf (1.8)

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

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

front number plate slight damage cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2015 85,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 81,941 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Mar 2013 78,368 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Mar 2012 72,836 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 70,131 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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BB07 AKB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BB07 AKB, 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 BB07 AKB registered?

BB07 AKB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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