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R70 RLN

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,758 mi
Last recorded97,758 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 RLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 97,758 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 94,866 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 91,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 89,379 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 89,349 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 86,605 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 83,701 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 83,548 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 82,817 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 82,812 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2016 74,222 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 74,222 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 61,480 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 61,480 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2014 56,851 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 8 Aug 2013 43,906 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 42,149 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 38,072 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 38,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 33,357 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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R70 RLN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R70 RLN, 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 R70 RLN registered?

R70 RLN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2007.

Is R70 RLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R70 RLN shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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