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RAY 102

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

58,497 mi
Last recorded58,497 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAY 102
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 58,497 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2025 58,497 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 57,197 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 57,196 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on dash

Pass 5 Dec 2023 54,256 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 54,256 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 50,949 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 48,876 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 46,749 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 46,749 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 44,808 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle mounting bushes getting rusty

Fail 3 Dec 2019 44,808 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle mounting bushes getting rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2018 42,019 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 39,395 miles

Front Lower Vehicle under tray fitted, obscuring view of some components

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 37,276 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 36,036 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 34,607 miles

Both front lower inner cross strut bushes badly perished/cracked

Nearside front side repeater full of condensation

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Some corrosion to metal brake lines front to rear

Pass 14 Jan 2014 31,006 miles

Nearside front tyre getting low on outer edge

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2013 28,814 miles

g/box oli leak

Pass 12 Jan 2012 26,210 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 23,570 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 20,277 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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RAY 102 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RAY 102, 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 RAY 102 registered?

RAY 102 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 2007.

Is RAY 102 safe to buy?

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