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OV07 HFY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

150,365 mi
Last recorded150,365 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 150,365 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 144,358 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides, To Flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 144,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides, To Flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 140,126 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 140,126 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 136,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 133,027 miles

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

Rear Drop Links Slight Play Both Sides.

Pass 15 Oct 2020 130,540 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 123,955 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 123,955 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated foot pedal fails to release correctly (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 119,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

park brake warning light on

Fail 30 May 2018 119,179 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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))

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

park brake warning light on

Pass 30 May 2017 113,179 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

All4 brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear disc pitted and corroded

Hand brake just passed brake test

NSF tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 26 May 2017 113,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules various (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded.various components corroded.various bushes worn.plastic covers fitted.

handbrake efficiency on limit advise attention.

Pass 31 May 2016 106,379 miles

Both front disc pitted on inner

Osr seat belt not tested due to rear seat down

Fail 31 May 2016 106,379 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Both front disc pitted on inner

Osr seat belt not tested due to rear seat down

Pass 27 May 2015 98,741 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 86,708 miles

both headlamp aims are on there upper limits

offside door mirror caseing losse

parkbrake center pivot sticking slightly

Pass 10 May 2013 74,917 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 69,388 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 60,414 miles

front number plate water damaged

Pass 10 Mar 2010 42,197 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 42,197 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 HFY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HFY, 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 HFY registered?

OV07 HFY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 2007.

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