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OV07 ARF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

145,627 mi
Last recorded145,627 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV07 ARF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2026 145,627 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2026 145,627 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 141,713 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2025 141,713 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2024 133,201 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 122,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 109,788 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 100,499 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen screen very lightly scratched "zone A" (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet struts no longer holding bonnet open

phone holder stuck to screen

Fail 17 Mar 2021 100,499 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bar has excessive side way movement (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear suspension arm bush (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen screen very lightly scratched "zone A" (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet struts no longer holding bonnet open

phone holder stuck to screen

Pass 24 Mar 2020 96,228 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 91,050 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 85,755 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 85,755 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 80,838 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 73,336 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2015 66,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 58,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 51,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front inner brake pads look worn

cover on tow hitch

Fail 29 Feb 2012 42,598 miles

towbar has rubber cover on

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s/r tyre on wear indicators

s r s warning light on

Pass 29 Feb 2012 42,598 miles

o/s/r tyre on wear indicators

s r s warning light on

towbar has rubber cover on

Pass 11 Mar 2011 32,182 miles

underside of vehicle belly plates fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2010 24,417 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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OV07 ARF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV07 ARF, 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 OV07 ARF registered?

OV07 ARF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2007.

Is OV07 ARF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV07 ARF shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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