MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,759 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective before backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective before backbox (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF07 VLJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 VLJ, 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 BF07 VLJ registered?
BF07 VLJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 March 2007.
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