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DG07 AEX

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

154,775 mi
Last recorded154,775 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG07 AEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 154,775 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 154,775 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 136,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 136,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 119,631 miles

Central Front Exhaust bracket broken

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 119,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 55 R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust bracket broken

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Central Rear Stop lamp not working

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 107,800 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 100,731 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 95,852 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

inner rear sills corroded

offside rear brake pipe at flex hose rusty

play offside inner steering rack arm

Fail 4 Jun 2020 95,852 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

inner rear sills corroded

offside rear brake pipe at flex hose rusty

play offside inner steering rack arm

Pass 26 Apr 2019 89,050 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in nearside inner steering arm ball joint

Pass 27 Apr 2018 82,474 miles

Nearside Front repeater light lens cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 26 Apr 2018 82,474 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front repeater light lens cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 20 Apr 2017 77,247 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Slight wear in the roll bar D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Slight wear in the roll bar D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 77,247 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Support mount point insecure (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Lower arm ball joint has excessive wear (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Slight wear in the roll bar D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Slight wear in the roll bar D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 71,831 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 66,313 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 58,535 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2014 58,516 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 52,957 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 47,408 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 41,218 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 34,523 miles

Trims fitted limiting inspection

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front door damaged obstructing glass in operation

Underguards fitted limiting inspection

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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DG07 AEX 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 69.6%.

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 DG07 AEX, 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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DG07 AEX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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