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RE07 XBL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,076 mi
Last recorded135,076 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE07 XBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 135,076 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2026 135,076 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2025 133,840 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 131,917 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 128,960 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 126,375 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 126,375 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 119,445 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 114,746 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 107,363 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 100,698 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 95,660 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 90,765 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 79,311 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 69,600 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 66,562 miles

advise nsr tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 28 Feb 2013 58,790 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 58,790 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 57,694 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 43,915 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Dash unit does not function

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 46,623 miles

n/s/f headlamp condensated

under body covers fitted

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 XBL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 RE07 XBL, 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 RE07 XBL registered?

RE07 XBL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2007.

Is RE07 XBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE07 XBL shows 22 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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