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RN07 FRL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,986 mi
Last recorded97,986 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN07 FRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 97,986 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 97,986 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 94,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp tarnished

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 91,292 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 87,416 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 83,729 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 83,728 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Above rear differential (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi-hose join on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 80,464 miles

Under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of fuel and brake pipes

Wipers smearing screen

Pass 10 Jul 2019 76,802 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 76,800 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 73,689 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 73,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 68,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover split

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2016 64,036 miles

Nearside Front Antiroll bar link gaiter split

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

rear tyres splitting on edges

Fail 24 Jul 2015 58,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2015 58,226 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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 52,254 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 47,211 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 40,998 miles

both rear tyres have 2mm of tread left.the min is 1.6mm

Pass 13 Jul 2011 35,056 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 35,056 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 27,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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RN07 FRL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RN07 FRL, 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 RN07 FRL registered?

RN07 FRL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2007.

Is RN07 FRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN07 FRL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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