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S16 SCP

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,087 mi
Last recorded134,087 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 SCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2022 134,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 126,097 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 126,097 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 121,692 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 110,989 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 100,532 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 92,993 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 92,799 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 82,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 69,978 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 57,326 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 57,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 48,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 41,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2011 32,785 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 26,603 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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S16 SCP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S16 SCP, 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 S16 SCP registered?

S16 SCP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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The MOT history for S16 SCP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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