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HV07 VZA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

154,228 mi
Last recorded154,228 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV07 VZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 154,228 miles

BACK EXHAUST BOX HAS BROKEN BRACKET

BOTH NEARSIDE TYRES HAVE SIDEWALL DAMAGE

NEARSIDE WASHER JET NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2025 154,228 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

BACK EXHAUST BOX HAS BROKEN BRACKET

BOTH NEARSIDE TYRES HAVE SIDEWALL DAMAGE

NEARSIDE WASHER JET NOT WORKING

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 147,860 miles

NEARSIDE HAND BRAKE NOT WORKING AS GOOD AS OFFSIDE

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2,000 MILES LEFTG APPROX (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2024 147,860 miles

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

NEARSIDE HAND BRAKE NOT WORKING AS GOOD AS OFFSIDE

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2,000 MILES LEFTG APPROX (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 144,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BACK ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OFFSIDE WASHER JET WEAK

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

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN AND HEAT SHEILD LOOSE

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2,000 MILES LEFT APPROX (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 144,566 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

OFFSIDE WASHER JET WEAK

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

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN AND HEAT SHEILD LOOSE

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2,000 MILES LEFT APPROX (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 139,277 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 132,386 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 132,386 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside washer weak

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 127,596 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam ()

n/s wing mirror has slight movement at anchor point

o/s washer jet poor

Pass 17 Jun 2019 121,593 miles

Offside Washer jet blocked

Fail 17 Jun 2019 121,593 miles

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

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

Offside Washer jet blocked

Pass 5 Jul 2018 114,501 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 106,218 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3/mm

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake pipe greased

Pass 6 Jul 2016 96,629 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 87,545 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 79,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 72,257 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 63,461 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

nearside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,461 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 40,777 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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HV07 VZA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HV07 VZA, 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 HV07 VZA registered?

HV07 VZA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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