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G8 AKF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,548 mi
Last recorded126,548 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 AKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 126,548 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 126,537 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 126,035 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2024 126,032 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2023 122,808 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced not as bright as o/s (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 122,807 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 122,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes in nearside wheel arch (from pump to rear)? and both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 122,091 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (in mirror cover) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes in nearside wheel arch (from pump to rear)? and both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 117,723 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 114,035 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2019 108,851 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2018 99,647 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2018 99,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2017 94,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2016 89,059 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2016 89,059 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2015 80,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2015 80,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2014 67,157 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 51,161 miles

Both number plate lamps lose in holders

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 38,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

caster arm bushes perishing

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Dec 2011 31,448 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 18,977 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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G8 AKF 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 69.6%.

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 G8 AKF, 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 G8 AKF registered?

G8 AKF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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