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CU07 VPL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

64,233 mi
Last recorded64,233 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU07 VPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 64,233 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 57,501 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 50,204 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 50,204 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2023 43,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2023 43,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 43,108 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 40,296 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 38,258 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2019 35,471 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 35,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 32,199 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Sep 2018 32,199 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 21 Aug 2017 31,207 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 28,626 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 26,442 miles

front and rear disc lipped

Pass 16 Sep 2014 23,752 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 21,684 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 18,693 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 15,440 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 15,440 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 12,278 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 13,378 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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CU07 VPL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 CU07 VPL, 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 CU07 VPL registered?

CU07 VPL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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