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DE07 VCL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

180,913 mi
Last recorded180,913 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE07 VCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 180,913 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 158,761 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides suspension arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 158,360 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessively plays marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessively plays marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides suspension arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 138,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 135,502 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 135,445 miles

Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned To high. (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint has excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 128,802 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 128,802 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 117,187 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 107,835 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 96,948 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 87,037 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Jun 2016 87,037 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2015 80,792 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 71,048 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 62,939 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 54,379 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 49,694 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 43,507 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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DE07 VCL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DE07 VCL, 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 DE07 VCL registered?

DE07 VCL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 2007.

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