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SA07 HBE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,423 mi
Last recorded102,423 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA07 HBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 102,423 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

temp fuel filler cap fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2024 102,422 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 90,154 miles

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 85,979 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 85,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 73,846 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 73,846 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 64,504 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 64,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached front suspension lower rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2019 59,536 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 57,159 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 54,831 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 54,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 52,521 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + slightly deteriorated 205-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight play on both front wheel bearings

Fail 10 Aug 2016 52,468 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 215-55-16 (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + slightly deteriorated 205-55-16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight play on both front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Aug 2015 50,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 50,439 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 47,043 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 42,707 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,945 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 34,116 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 33,475 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes along floor not tested as cant be seen due to plastic covers

Pass 20 Feb 2010 27,239 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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SA07 HBE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SA07 HBE, 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 SA07 HBE registered?

SA07 HBE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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