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S300 ART

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

81,343 mi
Last recorded81,343 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS300 ART
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 81,343 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside/offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside/offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 79,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 78,773 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 78,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 77,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 74,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 71,725 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 68,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 65,093 miles

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

both front tyres have side wall damage

Fail 8 Jan 2019 65,093 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front tyres have side wall damage

Pass 20 Jan 2018 62,024 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 62,024 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 58,603 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 51,909 miles

undertrays/engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 49,388 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 47,931 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 44,519 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 40,309 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 35,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 35,234 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 27,874 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

unable to inspect fully brake master cylinder, front suspension and steering due to covers fitted.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 27,874 miles

Oil leak

unable to inspect fully brake master cylinder, front suspension and steering due to covers fitted.

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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S300 ART is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S300 ART, 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 S300 ART registered?

S300 ART is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2007.

Is S300 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for S300 ART shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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