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M500 BER

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

125,926 mi
Last recorded125,926 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 BER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 125,926 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 122,192 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 116,651 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 116,651 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 114,495 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 110,381 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 110,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 109,417 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 106,573 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 106,573 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 102,606 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 102,606 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 98,087 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 98,087 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 92,238 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 88,470 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 79,929 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 70,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front wheel rims slightly distorted

brake pad warning light on

n/s/r tyre is bald on inner edge but not exposing inner cording at present

Fail 15 Jul 2014 70,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front wheel rims slightly distorted

brake pad warning light on

n/s/r tyre is bald on inner edge but not exposing inner cording at present

Pass 12 Sep 2013 63,198 miles

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

o/s headlamp very slightly dimmer than n/s

o/s/f wheel has slight buckle

Fail 11 Sep 2013 63,198 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

o/s headlamp very slightly dimmer than n/s

o/s/f wheel has slight buckle

o/s/r side light slightly dim

Pass 13 Sep 2012 53,765 miles

Both front tyres slightly warn on inner edges

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 53,765 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres slightly warn on inner edges

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 45,928 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 35,865 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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M500 BER is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 3,498cc 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 M500 BER, 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 M500 BER registered?

M500 BER is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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