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HW07 HSC

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

131,810 mi
Last recorded131,810 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW07 HSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 131,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Has cuts but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 30 Sep 2025 123,066 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 113,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2023 105,193 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 101,264 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2021 93,991 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 93,893 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 93,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 90,051 miles

Nearside Front slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 15 Nov 2018 84,793 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on edges

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 84,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on edges

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 81,034 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 81,034 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 76,951 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 76,951 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 72,795 miles

Offside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 27 Nov 2014 66,327 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 27 Nov 2014 66,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Oct 2013 60,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2013 60,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 55,189 miles

brake pad light on

Fail 8 Sep 2012 54,843 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 48,821 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 41,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f brake discs near to wear limit

n/s/r brake disc close to wear limit

o/s/f brake disc near to wear limit

o/s/r brake disc close to wear limit

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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HW07 HSC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HW07 HSC, 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 HW07 HSC registered?

HW07 HSC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2007.

Is HW07 HSC safe to buy?

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