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N16 SEF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

123,150 mi
Last recorded123,150 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 SEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 123,150 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 116,666 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 111,857 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 109,142 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 back plate heavily corroded

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

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

Rear subframe showing surface corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip drivers side central (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber pad wearing

Fail 16 Dec 2022 109,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front brake back plate heavily corroded

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

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

Rear subframe showing surface corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip drivers side central (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber pad wearing

Pass 18 Dec 2021 106,466 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 106,201 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost bald on outer edge, perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Effort lower on N/S (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 104,650 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 104,625 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 101,102 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 95,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2016 91,856 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 85,295 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 85,295 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 73,936 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 71,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 70,296 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 68,410 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 55,469 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 50,269 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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N16 SEF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 N16 SEF, 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 N16 SEF registered?

N16 SEF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is N16 SEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N16 SEF shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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