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BD07 VBM

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,041 mi
Last recorded161,041 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 VBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 161,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 152,656 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear damage but not sharp edge

Fail 24 Nov 2021 152,483 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear damage but not sharp edge

Pass 28 Nov 2020 144,623 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 144,623 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 139,808 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 128,801 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit balled inner edge 245/40/17 b (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm balled inner edge 225/45/17 conti (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit balled inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2018 128,726 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit balled inner edge 245/40/17 b (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm balled inner edge 225/45/17 conti (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit balled inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2017 117,476 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 117,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 106,298 miles

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

Offside Front fog light lens broken

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 106,298 miles

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

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

Offside Front fog light lens broken

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 96,672 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 96,672 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 83,948 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 83,948 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 80,468 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall has cut but not to cords

Fail 19 Oct 2012 69,589 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 69,589 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 69,574 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

tyre size...225/45ZR17 (91W)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 60,081 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 54,451 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 54,451 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 54,419 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 54,419 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VBM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VBM, 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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BD07 VBM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2007.

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