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DU07 RKA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,729 mi
Last recorded161,729 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU07 RKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 161,729 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 152,299 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 152,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 152,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall perished

Nearside Rear brake disc heat shield corroded

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall perished

Offside Rear brake disc heat shield corroded

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished

coolant level low

Pass 28 Feb 2018 148,403 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 135,016 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres are perished on the outer sidewall

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2016 121,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 106,632 miles

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

exhaust mtgs part supported with clips

Pass 3 Mar 2014 96,161 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken/corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 81,854 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 65,509 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 65,509 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,700 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,923 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DU07 RKA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU07 RKA, 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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DU07 RKA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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