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M8 BWC

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,608 mi
Last recorded136,608 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 BWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 136,608 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 136,608 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 136,107 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 131,854 miles

both rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2023 131,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2022 121,443 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise both front brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tack control arm inner bush split and cracked but no excess movement at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable support bracket corroded off

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front track control arm inner bush cracked and split but no excess movement at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake cable support bracket corroded off

Fail 9 Nov 2022 121,442 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear suspension arm ball joint worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise both front brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front tack control arm inner bush split and cracked but no excess movement at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake cable support bracket corroded off

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front track control arm inner bush cracked and split but no excess movement at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake cable support bracket corroded off

Pass 2 Nov 2021 115,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked and perished Dot 4116 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracked and perished Dot 4116 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 112,619 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 104,296 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 99,884 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 92,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 85,380 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 76,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2014 66,120 miles

Nearside front brake disk corroded

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield corroded off

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside front brake disk corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 54,412 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to tread depth indicators

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Jun 2012 43,320 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 43,317 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 35,244 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 24,670 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 24,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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M8 BWC 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 M8 BWC, 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 M8 BWC registered?

M8 BWC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 July 2007.

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