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MB04 SBO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

144,612 mi
Last recorded144,612 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 SBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 144,612 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 144,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 143,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

covers fitted now allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 3 Oct 2023 141,564 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 139,853 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 139,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 138,169 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 138,183 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 135,897 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Oct 2019 134,604 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 128,578 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 121,316 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 121,313 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 112,035 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 105,265 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 105,261 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 92,935 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 92,929 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 80,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 69,066 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 55,911 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 44,522 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 44,522 miles

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

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

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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MB04 SBO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MB04 SBO, 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 MB04 SBO registered?

MB04 SBO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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