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RV07 RJX

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

203,196 mi
Last recorded203,196 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV07 RJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 203,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s front on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Mcpherson strut Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays and rear suspension arm covers fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2025 203,196 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s front on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front n/s and o/s front tyres worn bald on their outer edge

Nearside Front Mcpherson strut Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays and rear suspension arm covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2024 193,949 miles

nearside front tyre bald outside edge

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

offside front tyre bald outer shoulder

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2024 193,906 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

nearside front tyre bald outside edge

offside front tyre bald outer shoulder

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2023 187,512 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 187,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 181,993 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 181,990 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 177,369 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 177,271 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 171,544 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 171,543 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn front d rubber x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 167,203 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jul 2019 167,201 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed secondary rubber (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2018 160,640 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jul 2018 160,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to n/side hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to o/side hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2017 154,668 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 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 154,666 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 145,768 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 135,552 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (Suspect front wheel alignment incorrect)

NSR seat belt not tested due to fitment of child seat

Fail 13 Jul 2015 135,552 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (Suspect front wheel alignment incorrect)

NSR seat belt not tested due to fitment of child seat

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 116,496 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 91,332 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 81,498 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 74,488 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 64,985 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 RJX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RJX, 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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RV07 RJX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2007.

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