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RV07 CBU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

72,574 mi
Last recorded72,574 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV07 CBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 72,574 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 71,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in the ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear number pates deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Underside of the vehicle and various suspension and steering components corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2022 71,842 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear number pates deteriorating (0.1 (b))

Underside of the vehicle and various suspension and steering components corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2021 71,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Severely corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension, steering and braking components corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2021 71,075 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Severely corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension, steering and braking components corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2020 70,062 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2020 70,062 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level close to minimum mark

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 66,991 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 63,672 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 63,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm of two (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 60,322 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 58,445 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 58,445 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 55,882 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 10 Jan 2014 52,877 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 50,850 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 48,071 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 43,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 35,318 miles

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

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

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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RV07 CBU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RV07 CBU, 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 RV07 CBU registered?

RV07 CBU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is RV07 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV07 CBU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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