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HIG 8501

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,829 mi
Last recorded220,829 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 8501
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 220,829 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 218,622 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 210,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

nearside front wingrepeator casing broken

Fail 16 Oct 2021 210,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

nearside front wingrepeator casing broken

Pass 14 Oct 2020 204,624 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 204,588 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 197,231 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 197,231 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 192,246 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 182,311 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 173,920 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 173,920 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 164,336 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 14 Apr 2015 152,890 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 152,890 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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HIG 8501 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HIG 8501, 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 HIG 8501 registered?

HIG 8501 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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