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RK07 WLG

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,256 mi
Last recorded120,256 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 120,256 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 115,399 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 111,610 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 106,873 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 101,068 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 101,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 98,770 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 24 Sep 2020 98,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 25 Sep 2019 97,016 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 92,318 miles

front windows tinted

Fail 19 Sep 2018 92,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front windows tinted

Pass 28 Sep 2017 87,074 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 48,839 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure broken lug (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aeroblade (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 82,558 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 77,632 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 71,030 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 62,778 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 54,167 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 45,632 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 38,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres on 2.5mm

nearside front tyre worn on edges (secondary tread).

Pass 30 Sep 2010 38,123 miles

both rear tyres on 2.5mm

nearside front tyre worn on edges (secondary tread).

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 WLG 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 RK07 WLG, 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 RK07 WLG registered?

RK07 WLG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 April 2007.

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The MOT history for RK07 WLG 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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