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M12 VAA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

187,085 mi
Last recorded187,085 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 VAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 187,085 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output starting to fade (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 181,644 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 181,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 177,777 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 177,774 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2023 172,952 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 169,360 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bothside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 165,670 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar link rubber starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front cut in tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2019 160,789 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 159,057 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 159,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 154,057 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 154,056 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 147,485 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2016 147,473 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 134,452 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 120,353 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 104,282 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 92,432 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 79,219 miles

front brake discs worn and lipped.

nearside front tyre below limit on inner edge.

offside front tyre close to limit on inner edge.

rear brake discs worn and pitted.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 67,486 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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M12 VAA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M12 VAA, 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 M12 VAA registered?

M12 VAA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2007.

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