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R2 YYS

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

161,165 mi
Last recorded161,165 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 161,165 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 153,228 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 147,002 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 122,413 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 101,097 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 99,959 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 95,289 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 145,288 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 145,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Sep 2018 137,882 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 128,863 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror indicator leans missing

Fail 26 Sep 2017 128,863 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror indicator leans missing

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 118,039 miles

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

SLIGHT CUTS IN TYRE WALL NEAR SIDE FRONT

Pass 18 Sep 2015 66,710 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 58,198 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 51,884 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 44,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,884 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 36,981 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 YYS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 R2 YYS, 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 YYS registered?

R2 YYS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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