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S12 WAN

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,792 mi
Last recorded150,792 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 WAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 150,792 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 150,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 137,132 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 123,346 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 113,353 miles

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

General underbody suspension components has slight surface rust - front to rear

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 110,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 110,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 103,966 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both support (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 103,966 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both support (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

brake pedal spongey

Pass 2 Feb 2019 94,728 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn Weakened and deformed. Rubbing on suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damage (cut) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone A (widescreen chipped) (3.2 (a) (i))

offside side mirror unit loose when touched (not likely to fall out of position)

Fail 1 Feb 2019 94,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear suspension arm pointing upwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear suspension arm pointing upwards (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt excessive split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damage (cut) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded NS and OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone A (widescreen chipped) (3.2 (a) (i))

offside side mirror unit loose when touched (not likely to fall out of position)

Pass 1 Feb 2018 88,762 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 88,762 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 79,942 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 74,510 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 66,685 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbing on the edges no cord showing

Pass 7 Mar 2014 58,787 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 58,787 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 47,436 miles

Front discs worn/scored

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 47,436 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)

Front discs worn/scored

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 30,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs scored/corroded

rear number plate spacing slightly off

road angle on front screen

unable to check front brake pads with wheels on

Pass 1 Mar 2012 30,135 miles

front brake discs scored/corroded

rear number plate spacing slightly off

road angle on front screen

unable to check front brake pads with wheels on

Pass 4 Feb 2011 19,443 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 15,365 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S12 WAN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S12 WAN, 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 S12 WAN registered?

S12 WAN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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