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DM02 TAB

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

213,101 mi
Last recorded213,101 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM02 TAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 213,101 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

underbody rear corrosion.

undertray fitted front and rear. tested in wet condition.

Pass 6 Nov 2020 201,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension arm pin bush deteriorated

Offside Rear suspension arm pin bush deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2019 189,244 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 8 Nov 2019 189,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 174,033 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 159,084 miles

both front brake pipes greased

Pass 14 Oct 2016 144,959 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 132,144 miles

all 4 outer brake pipes heavily corroded re check 3 months time

bonnet secondary catch seized up recommend attention

front wipers starting to smear damage to windscreen

osf fog light cracked

parking warning light on dash all working recommend attention

undertrays and trims fitted cant see some components

water in nsf side reapeter in door mirror

Fail 14 Oct 2015 132,144 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all 4 outer brake pipes heavily corroded re check 3 months time

bonnet secondary catch seized up recommend attention

both rear tyre treads low recommend replacement

front brake discs badly worn pads low recommend attention

front wipers starting to smear damage to windscreen

osf fog light cracked

parking warning light on dash all working recommend attention

slight binding on osr brake recommend attention

undertrays and trims fitted cant see some components

water in nsf side reapeter in door mirror

Pass 30 Oct 2014 119,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear outer brake pipes corroded//

front brake discs lipped cant see inner pads//

nsr tyre 3mm//

osf fog light smashed//

stonechip in windscreen//

Pass 22 Nov 2013 102,695 miles

both front outer brake pipes corroded//

both outer brake pipes corroded//

coolant build up around header tank may need checking over//

Fail 18 Nov 2013 102,498 miles

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

both front outer brake pipes corroded//

both outer brake pipes corroded//

coolant build up around header tank may need checking over//

nsf tyre tyre 1.6mm on edges//

osf tyre 2mm on edges//

osr tyre 2mm on edges//

Pass 14 Nov 2012 87,052 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 69,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 69,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 55,969 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 55,969 miles

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

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

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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DM02 TAB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DM02 TAB, 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 DM02 TAB registered?

DM02 TAB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 2007.

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