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OV07 ATU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,219 mi
Last recorded161,219 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV07 ATU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 161,219 miles

Power steering pump noisey

Fail 4 Feb 2017 161,154 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pump noisey

Pass 5 Feb 2016 146,534 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 146,475 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 123,128 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 132,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 115,082 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 115,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 93,789 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 73,616 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 62,904 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 49,755 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 ATU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OV07 ATU, 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 ATU registered?

OV07 ATU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is OV07 ATU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV07 ATU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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