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BD07 DZL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,473 mi
Last recorded128,473 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 DZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 128,473 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 125,938 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 125,759 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 122,161 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2023 122,158 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel parking brake pedal goes to floor, no effort recorded (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2022 121,691 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 121,330 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 118,900 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 116,975 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 114,006 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 113,823 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 113,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear(steel (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 94,063 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2x front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2x rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 94,063 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2x front (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 2x rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 78,434 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 78,434 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 76,374 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 65,756 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 57,121 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 47,196 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 33,303 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 20,212 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 20,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BD07 DZL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 BD07 DZL, 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 BD07 DZL registered?

BD07 DZL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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