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JHZ 3738

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,021 mi
Last recorded82,021 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHZ 3738
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 82,021 miles

both headlight lenses deteriorating

n/s rear disc rubbing on back plate advise attention

rear silencer heatshield loose

Fail 3 May 2022 82,013 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2x exhaust brackets broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive wear in n/s front bottom suspension arm ball joint (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both plates (0.1 (d))

both headlight lenses deteriorating

n/s rear disc rubbing on back plate advise attention

rear silencer heatshield loose

Pass 10 Mar 2021 75,069 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 72,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 67,271 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 64,036 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 64,036 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 59,367 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2017 59,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear-most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

low b/pad light on

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

travel h/brake

Pass 15 Apr 2016 53,476 miles

kids seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

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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JHZ 3738 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JHZ 3738, 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 JHZ 3738 registered?

JHZ 3738 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 May 2007.

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