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RY07 BAY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

109,005 mi
Last recorded109,005 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY07 BAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 109,005 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 109,005 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 101,238 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 101,238 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 96,358 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 90,961 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 90,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 138,185 miles

Rear Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 138,110 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring worn both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 132,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on tred side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive on differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 129,803 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers under vehicle full inspection off pipes ect cannot be carried out

Fail 2 Oct 2020 129,803 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers under vehicle full inspection off pipes ect cannot be carried out

Pass 3 Oct 2019 127,426 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 127,425 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 125,301 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 125,300 miles

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

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 115,923 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Nov 2016 101,154 miles

Rear Oil leak diff

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Nov 2015 89,582 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Nov 2014 48,852 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 48,846 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 45,037 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 39,707 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 7 Mar 2012 29,215 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 17,719 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 15,015 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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RY07 BAY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RY07 BAY, 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 RY07 BAY registered?

RY07 BAY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2007.

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