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RE07 FRD

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,022 mi
Last recorded135,022 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE07 FRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 135,022 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2026 135,022 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 128,863 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 128,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 125,394 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 121,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main to the flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main to the flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 121,165 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main to the flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear main to the flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 117,977 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 117,977 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 117,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 115,539 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2020 108,802 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 106,696 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 102,274 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 102,274 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2017 96,333 miles

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

engine cover fitted & some undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 May 2016 92,394 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 88,303 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 10 Nov 2014 84,717 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 81,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2014 81,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 74,880 miles

SLIGHT CRACK IN ZONE ( B ) NOT IN SWEPT AREA

Pass 27 Mar 2012 69,465 miles

both front tyres worn very heavily on extreme edges- no cords/plies visible at time of test.

both rear tyres wearing low.

rear brake pads wearing low.

under vehicle heavily covered.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 63,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn on edges

parking brake compensator partially seized

Pass 23 Mar 2010 56,312 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 56,312 miles

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

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

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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RE07 FRD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RE07 FRD, 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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RE07 FRD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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