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RA55 ORS

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,374 mi
Last recorded123,374 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 ORS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 123,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 115,192 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 112,561 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 112,561 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 109,473 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 104,195 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 93,452 miles

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

Parking brake shows low effort

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

Vehicle has full length undertrays

o/s/f anti roll bar link dust cover split

Pass 5 Dec 2019 81,628 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle has undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2018 69,744 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 63,769 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2016 57,502 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 57,422 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 51,382 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 46,381 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 42,219 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Aug 2012 34,310 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 25,778 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 21,235 miles

both front tyres wearing outer edges

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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RA55 ORS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RA55 ORS, 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 RA55 ORS registered?

RA55 ORS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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