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PL07 RGV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,610 mi
Last recorded112,610 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL07 RGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 112,610 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Sep 2025 112,610 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 101,074 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Jul 2024 101,074 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 91,308 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 88,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn/wearing on inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn/wearing on inner and outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 81,784 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 78,662 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 78,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 75,730 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 70,960 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 70,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 67,070 miles

slight wear to both rear discs

Fail 21 Jun 2017 67,070 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight wear to both rear discs

Pass 10 Jun 2016 62,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 54,345 miles

advise - both front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jun 2014 43,514 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 35,661 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 29,701 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 29,701 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 23,000 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 17,695 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 RGV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PL07 RGV, 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 PL07 RGV registered?

PL07 RGV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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