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PL07 RBZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

151,363 mi
Last recorded151,363 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL07 RBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 151,363 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front fuel smell under bonnet unable to see leak

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides floor and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 151,174 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 151,170 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 148,137 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 148,037 miles

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

under body covered in underseal

Pass 11 Jan 2021 143,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 134,018 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 134,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 132,204 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 132,204 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 131,766 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded steel pipe inner wing area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer and inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

brake pedal rubber wear noted

Fail 24 Jan 2018 131,766 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting corroded and missing (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded steel pipe inner wing area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer and inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

brake pedal rubber wear noted

Pass 28 Feb 2017 130,125 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 125,833 miles

Centre exhaust mount missing

oil leak

undercovers fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2016 125,583 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Centre exhaust mount missing

oil leak

undercovers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 114,922 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2015 114,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 101,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mount snapped

Fail 24 Mar 2014 101,235 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust mount snapped

Pass 27 Mar 2013 84,444 miles

front number plate deteriorating

n/s front to rear metal brake pipe corroding (rear section)

o/s/r tyre has 3mm tread

Pass 21 Mar 2012 69,547 miles

laminate peeling on front number plate

n/s/f tyre edges wear & 3mm tread

o/s/r tyre 3mm tread

oil leak on autobox

rear brake pads low

Pass 18 Mar 2011 53,824 miles

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 53,824 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 38,963 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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PL07 RBZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 PL07 RBZ, 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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PL07 RBZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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