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OE07 SEY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,838 mi
Last recorded130,838 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE07 SEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2025 130,838 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 130,587 miles

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

n/s/r light lens damaged

rear subframe and components corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2024 130,587 miles

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

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

n/s/r light lens damaged

rear subframe and components corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2023 129,353 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 129,353 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 128,717 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 128,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 127,697 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 127,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2019 125,934 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 123,047 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 120,880 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 120,880 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 119,171 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 116,252 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted Adult seat belt not checked

Fail 27 Nov 2014 105,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management light stays on

front brake disc's worn

o/s/f outer tyre side wall damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2014 105,245 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management light stays on

front brake disc's worn

o/s/f outer tyre side wall damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2013 91,480 miles

n/s/r child seat fitted unable to check adult seat belt

Pass 26 Nov 2013 54,400 miles

n/s/r child seat fitted adult seat belt not checked

Fail 26 Nov 2013 54,400 miles

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

n/s/r child seat fitted adult seat belt not checked

Pass 28 Nov 2012 73,842 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 73,841 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 57,175 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 38,948 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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OE07 SEY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OE07 SEY, 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 OE07 SEY registered?

OE07 SEY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2007.

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