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MA07 MLV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

151,247 mi
Last recorded151,247 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA07 MLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 151,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 151,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 146,108 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 146,092 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 142,574 miles

Nearside park brake effort low

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 142,574 miles

Nearside park brake effort low

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 140,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box / pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 140,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box / pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 132,055 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 132,035 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 123,950 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 123,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 1 Dec 2016 112,810 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 112,804 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over axle marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 104,506 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe rear section above axle / subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 104,500 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe rear section above axle / subframe (3.6.B.2c)

noise from both rear brakes

Pass 3 Dec 2014 94,978 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 94,971 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front 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 27 Nov 2013 83,119 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 73,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 63,148 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 49,142 miles

front tyres uneven wear low treads cracking in the treads/possible front wheel alignment required

Pass 21 Mar 2010 33,516 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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MA07 MLV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 MA07 MLV, 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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MA07 MLV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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