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RK07 BVV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

197,708 mi
Last recorded197,708 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK07 BVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 197,708 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2025 175,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 161,571 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 161,564 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 142,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 131,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2022 131,945 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 121,706 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 121,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2020 115,339 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 115,339 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both [steel and aluminium] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 108,715 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 102,558 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 91,130 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms on n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms on o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear down inside cups (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 78,636 miles

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)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 78,636 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective lever broken (1.7.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 65,922 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 54,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 42,054 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Fail 26 Jul 2013 42,052 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on outer edge

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Pass 15 Aug 2012 31,318 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 31,318 miles

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

Both front tyres outer edges showing wear

O/s/r tyre on legal limit centre worn

Pass 12 Aug 2011 22,859 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 17,001 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 15,693 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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RK07 BVV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 RK07 BVV, 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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RK07 BVV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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