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BV07 BVU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

208,855 mi
Last recorded208,855 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 BVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2026 208,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust shield loose

Pass 24 Sep 2025 203,364 miles

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

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 196,397 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERAL CORROSION THROUGHOUT UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 188,971 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST REAR BACK BOX LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUB-FRAME AND SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure VEHICLE UNDERTRAY INSECURE (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 188,967 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST REAR BACK BOX LEAKING (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened REAR SUB-FRAME AND SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure VEHICLE UNDERTRAY INSECURE (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 185,473 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 182,466 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn REAR DISCS INNER EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S & N/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES TO FLEXIS CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Undertray not fully secure N/S FRONT UNDER TRAY (JACKING POINT) AREA INSECURE (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 166,328 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 147,826 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 131,052 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 111,479 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 97,417 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 30 Jun 2016 74,630 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 74,630 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 52,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2015 49,966 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 44,908 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Mar 2014 44,892 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Mar 2013 39,916 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2012 34,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 28,523 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 21,134 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 21,134 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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BV07 BVU 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 73.9%.

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 BV07 BVU, 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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BV07 BVU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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