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BF07 GBZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,675 mi
Last recorded116,675 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 GBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 116,675 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 116,675 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Feb 2020 116,629 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

exhaust has minor leak

Fail 5 Feb 2020 116,562 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre section blowing, centre cat joint bolt / joint broke (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust deteriorated

Front brake discs worn

Oil level low

Rear spring mounts corroded

Under tray damp with brake fluid around petrol tank, cleaning and further investigation required

Pass 23 Jan 2019 107,377 miles

Front brakes worn

Slight blow on exhaust manifold

Fail 15 Jan 2019 107,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front brakes worn

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Slight blow on exhaust manifold

Pass 1 Feb 2018 100,957 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 100,939 miles

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

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

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

Front discs worn

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 94,530 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front wheel bearing play

Slight blow on exhaust manifold

Fail 10 Jan 2017 94,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front wheel bearing play

Slight blow on exhaust manifold

Pass 13 Jan 2016 86,982 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front discs worn

Fail 13 Jan 2016 86,982 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front discs worn

Pass 15 Jan 2015 79,833 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 71,742 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 66,278 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 55,467 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 55,469 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 43,864 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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BF07 GBZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BF07 GBZ, 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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BF07 GBZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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