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EK07 OLM

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

218,312 mi
Last recorded218,312 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK07 OLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 218,312 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in parts (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 216,283 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 212,160 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONTS AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDES REARS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 208,220 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 206,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear half vehchle both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 203,806 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 201,977 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 197,932 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 191,466 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)

rear centre exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2017 186,398 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 181,338 miles

Exhaust bracket corroded but supporting system at present

Pass 12 Mar 2015 177,648 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 171,862 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 165,160 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 159,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 159,380 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 144,420 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 144,420 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 110,597 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 110,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OLM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EK07 OLM, 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 OLM registered?

EK07 OLM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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