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EX07 PLZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

168,807 mi
Last recorded168,807 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX07 PLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 168,807 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 164,759 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 161,113 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 154,534 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 151,252 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 147,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear under body surface rust

Pass 5 Sep 2019 145,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 140,889 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 129,429 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 116,814 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 7 Sep 2016 116,814 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 6 Mar 2015 95,931 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 80,860 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 80,860 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Feb 2013 69,536 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 69,533 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 55,071 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 43,393 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 10 Feb 2010 33,083 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EX07 PLZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 EX07 PLZ, 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 EX07 PLZ registered?

EX07 PLZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is EX07 PLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX07 PLZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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