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NV07 XEK

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

207,147 mi
Last recorded207,147 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV07 XEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 207,147 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2026 207,147 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2026 200,767 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 200,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 191,403 miles

Central Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 17 Jan 2025 191,403 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Dec 2023 113,870 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 110,336 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 105,530 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 102,898 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drivers seat belt slow retraction

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake warning light remaining on after release.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear seat belts slow retraction

Fail 1 Jun 2021 102,898 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drivers seat belt slow retraction

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake warning light remaining on after release.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear seat belts slow retraction

Pass 23 Jun 2020 95,708 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

bushes slightly worn and perished

slight play in front wheels

Pass 8 May 2019 89,534 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 89,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 83,535 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 83,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 79,476 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 79,476 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 72,798 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 72,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 64,073 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 64,073 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 59,014 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 59,014 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 52,929 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 46,259 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 38,544 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 31,319 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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NV07 XEK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NV07 XEK, 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 NV07 XEK registered?

NV07 XEK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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