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CA07 YLJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

86,162 mi
Last recorded86,162 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA07 YLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 86,162 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 83,007 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 82,999 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached arm, marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2024 81,200 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 78,953 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 72,907 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 62,788 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 54,515 miles

Splash guards fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection to underside.

Pass 26 Jul 2019 47,854 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 39,784 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 39,021 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 36,612 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 36,612 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 31,980 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 26,356 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 23,340 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 20,370 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 16,977 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 10,073 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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CA07 YLJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 CA07 YLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA07 YLJ registered?

CA07 YLJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 July 2007.

Is CA07 YLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA07 YLJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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