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BT07 XLF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

169,564 mi
Last recorded169,564 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 XLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 169,564 miles

Nearside front ball joint slightly movement

Offside front tyre close to limit Brake pipes slightly corroded Both front drop links slight movement

Fail 24 Nov 2025 169,564 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front ball joint slightly movement

Offside front tyre close to limit Brake pipes slightly corroded Both front drop links slight movement

Pass 12 Nov 2024 167,223 miles

Front brakes discs pitted Rear brake discs pitted Under covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2023 163,495 miles

Rear brake discs slight corrosion Under covers fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2021 156,859 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 150,363 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 137,412 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 137,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 122,536 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 122,535 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 112,370 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 112,370 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 104,363 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight De-lamination on letter only (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 104,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded -- to front main (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight De-lamination on letter only (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 95,132 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 88,913 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 88,897 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 81,740 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 75,738 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 68,358 miles

Offside front tyre has a slight lump on inner sidewall.

Fail 24 Jun 2011 68,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front tyre balding on inn and outer shoulders outside centre three quarters.

Offside front tyre has a slight lump on inner sidewall.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 67,710 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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BT07 XLF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BT07 XLF, 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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BT07 XLF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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