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J11 HVA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,146 mi
Last recorded141,146 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 HVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 141,146 miles

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

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

ignition system slightly defective

Fail 17 Jun 2025 140,880 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Service brake excessively fluctuating Front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes and hoses perish and corroded

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Ignition system slightly defective

Oil leak

Windscreen damagaed but not blocking the view

Pass 8 Jun 2024 122,295 miles

Brake Fluid Appears Contaminated

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both Sides (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Ignition Barrel Slightly Defective

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 122,295 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake Fluid Appears Contaminated

Covers + Shields Fitted

Ignition Barrel Slightly Defective

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 97,005 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 245/40R17 Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 97,005 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 Tyre heavily worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 245/40R17 Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 97,000 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside sidewalls have cut but not deep enough to expose cords/ply (5.2.3 (e))

covers and shield fitted

power steering pump noisy

very hard to release steering/start car,have advised customer possible key/ignition issue

Pass 18 Jun 2022 88,354 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2022 88,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 78,063 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 78,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall marked with yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working In the mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 71,730 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Off side and near side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Off side and near side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 66,565 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 61,899 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 61,899 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 58,450 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 53,736 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2016 53,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 44,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2015 44,791 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 32,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 18 Apr 2014 32,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 23,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 18,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f tyre has a cut to outer sidewall not reaching the cords

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Aug 2011 15,837 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 10,505 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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J11 HVA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J11 HVA, 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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J11 HVA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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