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OAP 3

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

129,659 mi
Last recorded129,659 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAP 3
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 129,659 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 129,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 126,482 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 118,964 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 115,222 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 115,222 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 108,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 105,446 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 105,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 102,123 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 102,123 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 93,422 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 84,034 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 83,871 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

advise rear tyre cracking on inside.

Pass 25 Feb 2016 76,113 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 76,113 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 59,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 61,830 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 58,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2013 58,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 53,871 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 53,856 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 42,368 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 27,523 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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OAP 3 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OAP 3, 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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OAP 3 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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