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OU07 XGN

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,586 mi
Last recorded114,586 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU07 XGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 114,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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

suspension parts getting rusty in places

Fail 29 Jun 2026 114,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 30 Jun 2025 105,906 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres slightly worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 105,906 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres slightly worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 99,879 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 99,868 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both ( d ) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 93,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 28 Jun 2022 90,002 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jun 2021 82,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension parts getting rusty in places

Pass 26 May 2020 78,489 miles

o/s/r tyre 3mm on tread

Pass 23 May 2019 72,509 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 72,434 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 62,647 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 25 May 2018 62,647 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))

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 24 May 2017 54,255 miles

EXHAUST STSTEM VERY CORRODED

Fail 24 May 2017 54,255 miles

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

EXHAUST STSTEM VERY CORRODED

Pass 27 May 2016 49,787 miles

N/S/R TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

Fail 27 May 2016 49,787 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

N/S/R TYRE GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

Pass 28 May 2015 45,855 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Fail 26 May 2015 45,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

1/ FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Pass 9 May 2014 41,922 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 38,301 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 38,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2012 34,397 miles

1/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS

Pass 14 May 2011 30,874 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 30,799 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 24,403 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 XGN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XGN, 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 OU07 XGN registered?

OU07 XGN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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