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C18 MBL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

25,050 mi
Last recorded25,050 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 MBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 25,050 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both has some corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front mirror slightly loose, still holds in place

Rear both lower suspension arms plastic covers prevent full inspection

Pass 2 Oct 2025 24,873 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 24,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged on outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 24,304 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 23,864 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 23,274 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 23,274 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning wing mirror 2 out of 6 working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 22,788 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 22,786 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm of 2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 22,415 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 21,714 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 21,055 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

tyre wall damage n/s front tyre no cords visible.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 20,268 miles

slight damage to nearside front outside tyre wall

Pass 30 Sep 2015 19,628 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 18,721 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Sep 2013 17,792 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 15,372 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 29 Sep 2011 12,520 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 9,366 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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C18 MBL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 C18 MBL, 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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C18 MBL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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