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R20 EHM

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

183,840 mi
Last recorded183,840 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 EHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 183,840 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 168,942 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 144,909 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 101,188 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 101,188 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 100,600 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 100,299 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working side mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached rearward (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all round all four tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 95,078 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 95,078 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 89,198 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 82,883 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 77,594 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 77,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front rear lower track control arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

noise from fan belt area needs attention

offside rear stop light not working(twin stop light bulbs)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 70,341 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 70,341 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 55,578 miles

advised. front number plate security. nearside rear tyre wearing low. rear panel trim insecure.

Fail 26 Nov 2013 55,568 miles

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

advised. front number plate security. nearside rear tyre wearing low. rear panel trim insecure.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 46,696 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 41,642 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 33,299 miles

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

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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R20 EHM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R20 EHM, 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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R20 EHM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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