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RF07 YLM

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

167,318 mi
Last recorded167,318 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF07 YLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 167,318 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 150,191 miles

Nearside Front suspension arm bush slightly split

Offside Front suspension arm bush slightly split

Pass 27 Apr 2018 141,143 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 141,143 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/ZR17 (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2017 131,694 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 131,694 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 116,351 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 116,351 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 101,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre slight outer sidewall damage

service over due by 382 days and onboard computer says to add 1 ltr of oil to reach max

Fail 2 Jun 2015 101,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre slight outer sidewall damage

service over due by 382 days and onboard computer says to add 1 ltr of oil to reach max

Fail 23 May 2014 85,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on on dash

front brake discs lipped and pads getting low.

perishing/craking starting between tread on shoulders

service overdue by 8 days and onboard computer say to add 1.5ltr of oil.

slight outer sidewall damage nearside front tyre.

Pass 23 May 2014 85,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on on dash

front brake discs lipped and pads getting low.

perishing/craking starting between tread on shoulders

service overdue by 8 days and onboard computer say to add 1.5ltr of oil.

slight outer sidewall damage nearside front tyre.

Pass 24 May 2013 75,271 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 67,422 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 67,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 55,353 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 40,548 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 YLM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RF07 YLM, 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 YLM registered?

RF07 YLM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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