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BK07 BLV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,047 mi
Last recorded88,047 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 BLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 88,047 miles

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

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Rear for corrosion

Fail 16 Nov 2020 88,047 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s low and slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Rear for corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2019 83,596 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2018 82,199 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 79,612 miles

Front Lower bumper damaged and bonnet sticks up

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Fail 13 Jul 2017 79,593 miles

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

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

Front Lower bumper damaged and bonnet sticks up

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

Offside Front fog lamp inop

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 66,200 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 66,177 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 60,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 54,403 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 43,852 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 43,852 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 36,741 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 26,570 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 16,466 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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BK07 BLV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BK07 BLV, 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 BK07 BLV registered?

BK07 BLV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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