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MB55 PLG

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,108 mi
Last recorded86,108 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB55 PLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 86,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 79,641 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 79,587 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2023 72,985 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 67,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 63,704 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 63,322 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 63,312 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres outer sidewalls starting to crack/ perish

Pass 9 May 2019 63,157 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 62,823 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 60,245 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 55,135 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 49,462 miles

both rear tyres on 1.6mm tread

Pass 25 Apr 2014 43,500 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm tread

Pass 7 May 2013 36,527 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 29,810 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 24,357 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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MB55 PLG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MB55 PLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MB55 PLG registered?

MB55 PLG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is MB55 PLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MB55 PLG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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