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DY07 HHK

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

191,625 mi
Last recorded191,625 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 HHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 191,625 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 184,058 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2020 184,055 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 182,979 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 182,979 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 171,633 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 156,547 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 147,252 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 140,434 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

oil leek

Fail 18 Nov 2015 140,433 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

oil leek

Pass 5 Jan 2015 127,381 miles

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

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Jan 2015 127,381 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2013 105,863 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 82,528 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)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 58,809 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 49,778 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 36,440 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 36,440 miles

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

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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DY07 HHK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DY07 HHK, 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 DY07 HHK registered?

DY07 HHK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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