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RP53 SMM

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

98,707 mi
Last recorded98,707 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRP53 SMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 98,707 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened has had a welding repair carried out but subframe is a type made up of sections welded together so repair is acceptable and not affecting overall strength of component (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 98,617 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened has had a welding repair carried out but subframe is a type made up of sections welded together so repair is acceptable and not affecting overall strength of component (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 92,926 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened has had a welding repair carried out but subframe is a type made up of sections welded together so repair is acceptable and not affecting overall strength of component. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Plastic under shields fitted obscuring testers view of some components

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 92,926 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened has had a welding repair carried out but subframe is a type made up of sections welded together so repair is acceptable and not affecting overall strength of component. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Plastic under shields fitted obscuring testers view of some components

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 92,926 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 May 2025 92,897 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip N/S bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 88,227 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 88,227 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 82,341 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ( advise remove plastic covers to inspect fully ) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ( advise remove plastic covers to inspect fully ) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 4 May 2022 77,530 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 May 2022 77,530 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 May 2021 73,012 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 73,012 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2020 70,268 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 65,222 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 65,222 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 58,970 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 57,104 miles

Front brake pads approx. 1/2 worn.

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges.

Rear brake pads approx 1/2 worn.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 54,323 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 46,837 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 38,462 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 29,770 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 21,831 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 13,365 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 10,293 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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RP53 SMM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RP53 SMM, 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 RP53 SMM registered?

RP53 SMM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2007.

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