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J16 BWT

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

178,615 mi
Last recorded178,615 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 BWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 178,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 149,898 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 138,866 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 138,548 miles

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

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 115,878 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 100,867 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 96,697 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 96,604 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2020 96,602 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 94,533 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 89,434 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 83,413 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 83,342 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 75,768 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 66,101 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 57,055 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 46,692 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 35,845 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 23,958 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 21,746 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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J16 BWT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J16 BWT, 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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J16 BWT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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