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PM55 PPM

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

185,053 mi
Last recorded185,053 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM55 PPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 185,053 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 162,900 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 162,846 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 146,103 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 127,685 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

under covers fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2016 127,684 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

under covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2015 120,386 miles

front brake discs wearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear side light not working

rear inner brake pads look worn....advise to remove wheels

rear tyres wearing low

tyre pressure indicator lamp on

Fail 5 Mar 2015 120,386 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs wearing

offside rear side light not working

rear inner brake pads look worn....advise to remove wheels

rear tyres wearing low

tyre pressure indicator lamp on

Pass 26 Sep 2013 112,965 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 104,645 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 104,645 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 95,888 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 71,209 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)

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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PM55 PPM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PM55 PPM, 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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PM55 PPM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2007.

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