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OU07 WPV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

155,879 mi
Last recorded155,879 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU07 WPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 155,879 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension rusty

under trays

Fail 30 Oct 2024 155,877 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension rusty

under trays

Pass 1 Nov 2023 154,283 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components from full view.

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very minor damage to side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 152,473 miles

Engine and vehicle under trays/covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides Both front flexi hoses age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outside side wall of tyre has some small cuts/damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Washer jet partly blocked

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

Offside Front Wheel inside rim has been weld repaired

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded in places towards rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel inside rim has been weld repaired

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides both flexi hoses are age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 149,755 miles

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Oct 2021 149,715 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Nov 2020 145,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 141,839 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 141,839 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS SENSOR WIRE FITTED WRONG AND FOULING ANTI ROLL BAR LINK (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 132,274 miles

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

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

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 16 Feb 2019 132,273 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in both rear anti roll bar ‘D’ bushes

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Feb 2018 121,028 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 120,988 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 108,597 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 97,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2016 97,572 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2015 83,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 68,476 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 68,422 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 55,549 miles

Offside front mirror glass discoloured

Oil leaking from transmission

Pass 6 Mar 2012 42,566 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre damage to sidewall

Pass 4 Mar 2011 27,837 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight age cracking on both front lower castor arm bushes

slight lip on front inner brake discs

Pass 18 Sep 2010 23,174 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 20,356 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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OU07 WPV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 OU07 WPV, 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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OU07 WPV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2007.

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