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HG07 EHL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

166,240 mi
Last recorded166,240 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG07 EHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 166,240 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BENDY ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear GENERAL CORROSION UNDERSIDE VEHICLE.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 166,240 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BENDY ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear GENERAL CORROSION UNDERSIDE VEHICLE.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 162,971 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2025 162,970 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 31 May 2024 157,020 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2024 157,020 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2023 153,302 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 153,299 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 May 2022 151,208 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 150,292 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 149,924 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror delaminated

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

Pass 29 May 2019 146,844 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 134,066 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 134,053 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 120,610 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view misting at top edge (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 106,929 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 106,602 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 88,898 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 79,434 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 70,548 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 70,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 66,517 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 54,589 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,456 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 31,530 miles

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

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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HG07 EHL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HG07 EHL, 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 HG07 EHL registered?

HG07 EHL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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