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C7 PJL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

125,926 mi
Last recorded125,926 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 PJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 125,926 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

surface rust on front wheel arch

surface rust on rear suspension

Pass 31 Jul 2025 122,090 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 118,539 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 114,128 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 108,458 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 104,204 miles

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

surface rust on rear suspension

Pass 23 Oct 2020 96,198 miles

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

Pass 16 May 2019 93,121 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm ball joint slight play

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Rear wiper blade torn

engine/floor covers fitted

exhaust mounting broken

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 May 2018 90,783 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 90,760 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front mud flap insecure

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2017 86,115 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 81,595 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 74,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

advise exhaust mounting broken off at rear

Pass 23 Jun 2014 69,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 24 Jun 2013 57,112 miles

slight corrosion on both front to rear metal brake pipes above rear axle

Pass 20 Jun 2012 46,363 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 36,072 miles

Nearside rear tail-lamp damaged.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 26,982 miles

front and rear brake discs starting to corrode

oil leak at transmission

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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C7 PJL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 C7 PJL, 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 C7 PJL registered?

C7 PJL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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