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R2 HXN

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,768 mi
Last recorded168,768 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 HXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 168,768 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2020 166,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2020 164,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 150,272 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 150,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 141,892 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 128,295 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 116,789 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 104,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cut outter edge

Pass 11 Jun 2014 89,741 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 89,741 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 81,056 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 61,339 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front fog lights broken

Pass 12 Jul 2011 45,203 miles

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

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

both front tyres wearing low on edges

wipers smeary

Fail 12 Jul 2011 45,202 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

both front tyres wearing low on edges

wipers smeary

Pass 16 Jul 2010 25,413 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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R2 HXN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R2 HXN, 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 R2 HXN registered?

R2 HXN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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