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RV07 PLJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,149 mi
Last recorded126,149 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV07 PLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 126,149 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing rear seats and belts removed ()

Fail 22 Feb 2021 126,149 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing rear seats and belts removed ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 121,622 miles

Nearside Wing Mirror Glass Missing

Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Slight Play

Pass 24 Jan 2019 101,938 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

offside front tyre close to limit outer edge

Pass 8 Jan 2018 95,419 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 95,419 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 92,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 90,411 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 29 Dec 2014 84,496 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 74,710 miles

offside washer jet poor

Pass 29 Dec 2012 65,962 miles

front inner brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre worn on both shoulders

Pass 4 Jan 2012 57,300 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 43,990 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 43,990 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 29,993 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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RV07 PLJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RV07 PLJ, 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 RV07 PLJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for RV07 PLJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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