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RJ07 OTV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

164,703 mi
Last recorded164,703 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ07 OTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 164,703 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 162,479 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 162,478 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 159,241 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 159,240 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 157,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear feed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 154,211 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 154,211 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 150,599 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 148,916 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 144,973 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 140,425 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 135,655 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 130,307 miles

ADVISE NEW REAR SHOCKABSORBERS

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 130,304 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working IN MIRROR (1.4.A.2c)

ADVISE NEW REAR SHOCKABSORBERS

Pass 6 Apr 2015 123,813 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 114,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside washer jet poor

Pass 27 Mar 2013 105,265 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 96,580 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn close to wearbars

Fail 30 Mar 2012 96,580 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both rear tyres worn close to wearbars

Pass 26 Mar 2011 82,493 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 63,523 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

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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RJ07 OTV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,149cc diesel 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 RJ07 OTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ07 OTV registered?

RJ07 OTV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 2007.

Is RJ07 OTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ07 OTV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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