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HY07 YMU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

349,934 mi
Last recorded349,934 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 YMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 349,934 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 337,397 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm thickness approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

damage to windscreen

Fail 24 Feb 2025 337,326 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm thickness approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

damage to windscreen

Pass 22 Feb 2024 323,106 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Feb 2024 323,103 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2023 304,418 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

offside rear tyre 2-3mm and worn on edge

rear brake discs worn and slight corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2022 287,652 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 271,228 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 271,222 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 256,655 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 241,130 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 224,638 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 208,271 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn to service limits

O/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Plastic trays and covers preventing full examination

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Linkage and D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 208,271 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn to service limits

O/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Plastic trays and covers preventing full examination

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Linkage and D bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 190,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 173,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 151,509 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 151,509 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 127,806 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

SRS light on dashboard

Fail 10 Jan 2013 127,806 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

SRS light on dashboard

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 106,967 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 86,963 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 65,702 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 YMU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel 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 HY07 YMU, 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 YMU registered?

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

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