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DG07 XRZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,354 mi
Last recorded150,354 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG07 XRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2026 150,354 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 144,997 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Feb 2025 144,993 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Feb 2023 138,962 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2022 138,066 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 138,066 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 132,190 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 127,955 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2019 123,055 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine cover fitted.

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing for a full inspection.

Pass 6 Jun 2018 121,386 miles

FULL LEGNTH PLASTIC UNDERTRAYS FITTED TO UNDERBODY NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Nearside Front CHILD SEAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SEAT BELT

Nearside Front TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Offside STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 5 Jun 2018 121,379 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

FULL LEGNTH PLASTIC UNDERTRAYS FITTED TO UNDERBODY NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Nearside Front CHILD SEAT FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SEAT BELT

Nearside Front TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 21 Mar 2017 115,865 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 110,582 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 105,653 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 105,617 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 98,914 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 98,770 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 84,230 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 84,230 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 68,057 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 68,057 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 56,420 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 48,262 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 48,237 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.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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DG07 XRZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 XRZ, 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 DG07 XRZ registered?

DG07 XRZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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