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RF07 SXP

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

160,045 mi
Last recorded160,045 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF07 SXP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 160,045 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2025 160,045 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 156,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2024 156,308 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 143,363 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 134,079 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 119,851 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 110,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 110,035 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 109,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 106,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 16 Aug 2016 98,960 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 98,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect retaining clip missing (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 92,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2015 92,164 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2014 82,886 miles

Eml lamp on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2013 74,244 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 74,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 65,321 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 53,574 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jun 2010 44,879 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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RF07 SXP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 RF07 SXP, 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 RF07 SXP registered?

RF07 SXP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2007.

Is RF07 SXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF07 SXP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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