CarVerify

Free Car Check

RV07 RFL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,860 mi
Last recorded132,860 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 132,860 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 132,113 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 131,032 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 129,037 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2022 121,605 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2021 115,110 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 115,110 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 18 May 2020 108,286 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 May 2020 108,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre feathering

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 105,720 miles

Under trays fitted as standard

Pass 29 Mar 2019 101,675 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective to gear box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2018 93,115 miles

both rear brake hoses perished

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2017 84,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 23 Mar 2016 74,186 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 25 Mar 2015 65,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 57,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 48,974 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 41,826 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 31,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,819 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 24,417 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RV07 RFL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RFL, 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

How do I check the history of RV07 RFL?

You can check the full history of RV07 RFL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RV07 RFL registered?

RV07 RFL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 2007.

Is RV07 RFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV07 RFL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV07 RFL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RV07 RFL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.