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FH07 VAJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,795 mi
Last recorded91,795 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 VAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 91,795 miles

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2024 83,241 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm and bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 76,974 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 76,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected excessive play (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2022 75,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 73,771 miles

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

vehicle has under trays fitted obscuring some areas from view

Pass 14 Jan 2020 72,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

vehicle has under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring some areas from view

Pass 16 Jan 2019 71,012 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 26 Jan 2018 69,292 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 66,836 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Spare tyre defective FLAT. ()

Fail 25 May 2017 66,834 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Spare tyre defective FLAT. ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 62,829 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 57,944 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 46,783 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 38,076 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 38,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 32,301 miles

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

both front tyres outer side wall deteriorated.

both front tyres worn on outer edge.

Pass 21 Jun 2010 27,242 miles

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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FH07 VAJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FH07 VAJ, 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 FH07 VAJ registered?

FH07 VAJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2007.

Is FH07 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH07 VAJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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