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DS07 VBN

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,440 mi
Last recorded148,440 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS07 VBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 148,440 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 139,955 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 132,583 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 116,822 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 116,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 100,672 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 82,980 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 82,980 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 76,624 miles

coil spring corroded n/s o/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

o/s rear park brake cable mounting missing but cable secure

slight cracking n/s o/s front suspension lower arm inner stab-bushes

Pass 12 Jun 2015 67,432 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine drive belt slightly splitting

Fail 12 Jun 2015 67,432 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine drive belt slightly splitting

Pass 7 Jun 2014 58,901 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear lights slightly dull

slight splitting/cracking n/s o/s front suspension arm inner stab bushes

Fail 7 Jun 2014 58,901 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear lights slightly dull

slight splitting/cracking n/s o/s front suspension arm inner stab bushes

Pass 4 Jun 2013 51,162 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 44,341 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 44,341 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 44,217 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 37,806 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 30,016 miles

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

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

slight tear in nsr tyre wall

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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DS07 VBN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DS07 VBN, 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 DS07 VBN registered?

DS07 VBN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 June 2007.

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