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BU07 YMW

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,995 mi
Last recorded188,995 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU07 YMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 188,995 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 184,002 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 173,369 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Have Slight Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power Steering Pump Slightly Noisy

Pass 15 Mar 2022 144,902 miles

AUX BELT AREA NOISEY.

ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH. (01/3/2007)

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER FRONT ARM BUSHES SPLITTING AND PERISHED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PAS PUMP NOISEY.

Fail 15 Mar 2022 144,835 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT LOWER REAR ARMS, INNER BUSHES AND BALL JOINTS. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

AUX BELT AREA NOISEY.

ENGINE LIGHT ON DASH. (01/3/2007)

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER FRONT ARM BUSHES SPLITTING AND PERISHED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PAS PUMP NOISEY.

Pass 3 Mar 2021 119,771 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 104,936 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 104,934 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 88,127 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 88,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2018 73,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225-50-16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225-50-16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 69,696 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 64,905 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 60,050 miles

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

n/s/rear tyre damiged

o/s/front tyre worn on iner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2014 55,540 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Feb 2014 55,540 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 51,684 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 47,188 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 18 Feb 2011 38,896 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 29,564 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)

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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BU07 YMW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU07 YMW, 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 BU07 YMW registered?

BU07 YMW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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