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G8 HEL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,568 mi
Last recorded71,568 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 HEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 71,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 67,094 miles

handbrake only meets minimum requirements and may require further investigation

Fail 7 Nov 2024 67,079 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

handbrake only meets minimum requirements and may require further investigation

Pass 5 Dec 2023 63,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 61,551 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 58,315 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 53,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 53,866 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slight play in wheel - cannot locate the play

Pass 7 Nov 2019 46,454 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 7 Nov 2019 46,454 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

engine management light on

Pass 14 Nov 2018 40,900 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 35,420 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 29,976 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 25,823 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 24,593 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 22,112 miles

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

slight damage to n/s/f/ tyre side wall

Pass 7 Nov 2012 19,088 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged/225/45R17/91W

nearside rear tyre screw in tread and puntured

Pass 29 Nov 2011 16,420 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 13,285 miles

front tyres outer side walls scrubbed

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 HEL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc diesel 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 G8 HEL, 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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G8 HEL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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