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HV07 XAR

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,083 mi
Last recorded133,083 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV07 XAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 133,083 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine warning light on

Fail 26 Apr 2018 133,083 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine warning light on

Pass 2 Mar 2017 111,930 miles

Engine Management Light on

engine cover & under trays fitted

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 2 Mar 2017 111,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald (4.1.E.1)

Engine Management Light on

engine cover & under trays fitted

front brake pads worn to approx,5mm

front tyres worn on outer edges

rear brake pads worn to approx,3,mm

Pass 5 Mar 2016 95,688 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 78,753 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 75,099 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 66,685 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 64,448 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 64,448 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 56,671 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 56,671 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 43,754 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 XAR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 HV07 XAR, 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 XAR registered?

HV07 XAR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 2007.

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