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BV07 WLJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

189,792 mi
Last recorded189,792 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 WLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2020 189,792 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front conventional and runflat tyres fitted to same axle

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 175,013 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion underneath.

Pass 17 Feb 2018 157,381 miles

Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable both (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Pass 24 Feb 2017 142,295 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted underneath.

Fail 24 Feb 2017 142,295 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays fitted underneath.

Pass 16 Feb 2016 123,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 107,751 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 93,600 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 89,299 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 79,977 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 68,629 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 60,868 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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BV07 WLJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BV07 WLJ, 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 WLJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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