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EK07 OLV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

81,765 mi
Last recorded81,765 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK07 OLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 81,765 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2026 81,758 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 78,449 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 78,449 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 73,235 miles

Offside Rear brake squealing (possible inboard shoes for park brake)

Rear parking brake has only just met the minimum requirements and may require adjustment or repair

Pass 27 Nov 2021 70,422 miles

coolant light on dash

Fail 27 Nov 2021 70,422 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level topped it up (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

coolant light on dash

Pass 15 Dec 2020 69,414 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 69,408 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 68,881 miles

coolant light on dash

Fail 5 Dec 2019 68,873 miles

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

coolant light on dash

Pass 5 Nov 2018 66,335 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 64,681 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 64,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 57,493 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 57,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 49,012 miles

All 4 tyres are wearing on edges

Both rear tyres are perished

Fail 22 Jul 2015 49,012 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

All 4 tyres are wearing on edges

Both rear tyres are perished

Pass 25 Jul 2014 47,723 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2013 44,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 4 Jul 2013 44,382 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 42,824 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 12,635 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 27,789 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 27,614 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 25,798 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 4 Mar 2010 25,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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EK07 OLV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 OLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK07 OLV registered?

EK07 OLV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2007.

Is EK07 OLV safe to buy?

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