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EK07 FHB

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,960 mi
Last recorded160,960 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK07 FHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 160,960 miles

General surface corrosion underbody and metal pipes

Fail 22 Oct 2020 160,960 miles

General surface corrosion underbody and metal pipes

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 143,585 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 143,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 128,130 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 117,053 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 117,048 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 107,362 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)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 107,362 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 99,109 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 94,647 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 94,647 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 91,146 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 90,753 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 79,698 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 68,779 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 57,490 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 57,284 miles

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

Nearside 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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EK07 FHB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK07 FHB, 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 EK07 FHB registered?

EK07 FHB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2007.

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The MOT history for EK07 FHB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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