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PMR 796

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,906 mi
Last recorded95,906 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMR 796
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 95,906 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 93,892 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 91,894 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 90,152 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 90,141 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 87,566 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 85,124 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 83,292 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 80,079 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 76,333 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 70,348 miles

under covers and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Apr 2016 65,609 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to detiorate on side walls

Offside Rear tyre starting to detiorate on side walls

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2016 65,591 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to detiorate on side walls

Offside Rear tyre starting to detiorate on side walls

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 60,842 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 56,956 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 49,516 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012
Fail 29 Mar 2012 41,614 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front tyre has cut in tread

Pass 3 Mar 2011 32,774 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 32,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 40,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear 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
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PMR 796 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PMR 796, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PMR 796 registered?

PMR 796 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2007.

Is PMR 796 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMR 796 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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