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MR04 HOW

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

154,239 mi
Last recorded154,239 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR04 HOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 154,239 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded around outer edge

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of two armw (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2026 154,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded around outer edge

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of two armw (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 147,931 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 147,931 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 141,169 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 141,169 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 133,605 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 123,706 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

chip to windscreen

nsf tyre slightly perished in tread

Fail 11 Oct 2022 123,599 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

chip to windscreen

nsf tyre slightly perished in tread

Pass 24 Nov 2021 120,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 112,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 105,179 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 105,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 94,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 84,811 miles

Undertrays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 71,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 57,614 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 48,044 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2013 34,536 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 33,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2011 31,661 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

inner track rod joints have slight play both front

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2010 28,996 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 28,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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MR04 HOW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MR04 HOW, 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 MR04 HOW registered?

MR04 HOW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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The MOT history for MR04 HOW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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