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BK07 YLG

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,531 mi
Last recorded139,531 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 YLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 139,531 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 137,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 133,152 miles

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 123,998 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 121,121 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 120,115 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 113,643 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 113,641 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 103,418 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 14 Jan 2017 103,418 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Nov 2015 95,679 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 95,679 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 91,025 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 81,910 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 81,910 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 73,308 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 73,308 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 67,160 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 57,761 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 50,422 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 YLG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YLG, 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 YLG registered?

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

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