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R500 JBM

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,856 mi
Last recorded127,856 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR500 JBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 127,856 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 127,856 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2017 112,660 miles

plastic covers fitted obscuring testable items

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 96,170 miles

baby seat o/s rear . unable to check seat belt

exhaust heat shield insecure

plastic covers covering testable items

rear number plate cracked

Fail 3 Oct 2016 96,167 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

baby seat o/s rear . unable to check seat belt

exhaust heat shield insecure

plastic covers covering testable items

rear number plate cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2015 78,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Baby seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 61,227 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2013 44,162 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 37,766 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,773 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 21,752 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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R500 JBM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R500 JBM, 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 R500 JBM registered?

R500 JBM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2007.

Is R500 JBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R500 JBM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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