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BK07 YLB

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

154,760 mi
Last recorded154,760 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 154,760 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 153,511 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 153,511 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 152,481 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 151,425 miles

rear axle arms corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2023 151,425 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear axle arms corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 150,084 miles

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

offside and nearside brake hoses rear cracked

Fail 12 Oct 2021 150,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

offside and nearside brake hoses rear cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2020 149,478 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 149,351 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 146,630 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 142,936 miles

Advise engine light on dash

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Parking brake only just met requirements.

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 138,670 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 134,531 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 128,241 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 120,872 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 112,049 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 112,047 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Fail 13 Mar 2012 112,016 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot not checked area full

Pass 17 Mar 2011 95,906 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 95,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 76,687 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 76,687 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

advise rear no plate starting to deteriorate

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 YLB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BK07 YLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK07 YLB registered?

BK07 YLB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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The MOT history for BK07 YLB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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