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JW07 MEL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

143,812 mi
Last recorded143,812 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW07 MEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 143,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 143,807 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 138,467 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Washer poor

Pass 10 Jun 2024 132,120 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 125,836 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 May 2023 125,797 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 122,637 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 116,835 miles

Exhaust bracket broken

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 116,833 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust bracket broken

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 111,027 miles

chipped windscreen

Fail 16 Jun 2020 111,027 miles

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

chipped windscreen

Pass 21 Mar 2019 104,419 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2019 104,419 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

brake pipes corroded

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 27 Mar 2018 96,264 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 88,640 miles

chipped windscreen

nsf suspension arm bush split poor

Fail 17 Mar 2017 88,640 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chipped windscreen

engine management lamp on

nsf suspension arm bush split poor

rear brake pads low

Pass 22 Feb 2016 80,861 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on limits/bald inner

gearbox oil leak

nail osr tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2015 72,344 miles

major gearbox oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2014 63,409 miles

Rear transverse brake pipes rusty

Transmission fluid leakage evident

Windscreen chipped x 2

Pass 8 Mar 2013 52,559 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 41,205 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 41,205 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 30,782 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 20,220 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 20,171 miles

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

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

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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JW07 MEL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 JW07 MEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JW07 MEL registered?

JW07 MEL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is JW07 MEL safe to buy?

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