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M3 HDV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

173,288 mi
Last recorded173,288 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM3 HDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 173,288 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 170,597 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 170,597 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 168,441 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 167,123 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 163,197 miles

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

reflector missing from os repeater

Fail 5 Oct 2022 163,197 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

reflector missing from os repeater

Pass 5 Oct 2021 155,130 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 155,130 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 153,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

under body covers fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2020 153,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2019 151,624 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 151,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 147,134 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 142,909 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 137,583 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 132,249 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 128,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 119,849 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 108,986 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 92,687 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 12 Jul 2010 67,773 miles

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

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

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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M3 HDV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M3 HDV, 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 M3 HDV registered?

M3 HDV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 2007.

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