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HY07 YDA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

167,365 mi
Last recorded167,365 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 YDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 167,365 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2026 167,190 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 153,517 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S D Bushes worn allowing for horizontal movement of main bar. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S Inner pads wearing faster than outer. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost outer. Lower arm bush has play, at limit of advisory. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle made before 01/03/2018 advisory for customer information only. Front fog lamp not working. Glass lens broken and may be considered a sharp edge.

Offside Front Windscreen washer weak in performance.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S Difficult to judge true depth of friction surfaces (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear seatbelts not tested due to presentation of vehicle

Fail 23 Jul 2025 153,517 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S D Bushes worn allowing for horizontal movement of main bar. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S Inner pads wearing faster than outer. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearmost outer. Lower arm bush has play, at limit of advisory. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle made before 01/03/2018 advisory for customer information only. Front fog lamp not working. Glass lens broken and may be considered a sharp edge.

Offside Front Windscreen washer weak in performance.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S Difficult to judge true depth of friction surfaces (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear seatbelts not tested due to presentation of vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2024 140,492 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 135,645 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Oct 2023 135,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 129,822 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 129,822 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 120,619 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 113,140 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 113,140 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2019 102,231 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 102,231 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 93,955 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 83,425 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 70,347 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 59,399 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 47,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 47,029 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 39,443 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,499 miles

small cut nearside front tyre

Fail 4 Mar 2011 25,505 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 25,505 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 19,069 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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HY07 YDA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HY07 YDA, 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 HY07 YDA registered?

HY07 YDA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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