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OV07 AUL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

232,408 mi
Last recorded232,408 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV07 AUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 232,408 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 211,413 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 188,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 171,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 97,537 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 91,934 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 91,934 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2021 91,910 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 90,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 86,722 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 86,722 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 81,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 76,842 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2017 76,842 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 71,263 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2016 71,263 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 64,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 64,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 59,597 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 59,530 miles

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

offside and nearside wipers smeary

Pass 27 Mar 2013 54,330 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 49,895 miles

near side front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,396 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 30,055 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 AUL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Red 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 OV07 AUL, 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 AUL registered?

OV07 AUL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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