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ESK 820

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

75,543 mi
Last recorded75,543 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESK 820
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 75,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s to n\s rear metl pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 73,314 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 73,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative leveling sensor (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 69,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 69,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 66,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 59,185 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover damaged slightly but still ok

slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Fail 15 Sep 2022 59,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover damaged slightly but still ok

slight corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 10 Sep 2021 51,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover damaged slightly but still ok

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 51,151 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover damaged slightly but still ok

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 46,855 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 46,851 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 45,232 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 44,371 miles

bonnet safety catch was sticking

Fail 12 Sep 2018 44,371 miles

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

bonnet safety catch was sticking

Pass 19 Sep 2017 41,531 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 38,063 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 35,548 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 34,177 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 31,654 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 26,546 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 19,245 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Sep 2010 15,917 miles

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

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

slight scrubbing on outer edges of front tyres

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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ESK 820 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ESK 820, 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 ESK 820 registered?

ESK 820 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is ESK 820 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESK 820 shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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