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MV07 CHL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

146,318 mi
Last recorded146,318 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV07 CHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 146,318 miles

Advise slight play in both front d bushes

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Apr 2026 146,318 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Advise slight play in both front d bushes

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2025 143,497 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

front D bushes slight wear

Fail 8 Apr 2025 143,497 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

front D bushes slight wear

Pass 8 Apr 2024 138,958 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

slight play front anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 8 Apr 2024 138,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

slight play front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 3 Apr 2023 132,934 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Apr 2022 125,286 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very heavily corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 116,374 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 109,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 164,797 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 153,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 78,206 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 78,206 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 74,131 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 69,262 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 65,004 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 57,242 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 51,406 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 41,046 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 31,110 miles

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

Offside 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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MV07 CHL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MV07 CHL, 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 MV07 CHL registered?

MV07 CHL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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The MOT history for MV07 CHL shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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