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DK06 MER

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,460 mi
Last recorded121,460 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 MER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 121,460 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2025 121,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2024 109,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 108,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 102,704 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 92,800 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 92,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 91,134 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 85,423 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 85,423 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 80,232 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 80,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 73,717 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 66,420 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 65,948 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak on auto gearbox

Fail 11 Apr 2016 65,948 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak on auto gearbox

Fail 31 Mar 2016 65,802 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

under trays fitted to most of underneath

Pass 3 Apr 2015 58,501 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 58,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 47,325 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 41,464 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 41,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

Pass 2 Feb 2012 37,861 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 35,283 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 32,993 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 32,791 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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DK06 MER is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DK06 MER, 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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DK06 MER is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 2007.

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