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OV07 EXZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,303 mi
Last recorded123,303 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 123,303 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2018 110,156 miles

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

under tray fitted.

Pass 7 Feb 2017 106,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 245/40r17 91w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on edges 225/45r17 91w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 106,894 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 245/40r17 91w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on edges 225/45r17 91w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 99,623 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 99,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken can't see o/s spring (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 90,052 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2015 89,905 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake light staying on.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 79,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2014 79,694 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 69,285 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 69,104 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge of tread

Pass 15 Feb 2012 60,303 miles

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge of tread

surface cracks/tears in tread area of offside front tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2011 49,177 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 49,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/F tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2010 34,713 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 EXZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EXZ, 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 EXZ registered?

OV07 EXZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2007.

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