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SA07 WBZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,593 mi
Last recorded81,593 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA07 WBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 81,593 miles

Exhaust mounting defective adjacent to gearbox, (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 81,590 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear most joint as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective adjacent to gearbox, (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 76,036 miles

Exhaust mounting defective towards front, (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 75,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective towards front, (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 70,587 miles

Exhaust mounting defective towards front, (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 70,587 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective towards front, (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 67,335 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 67,335 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Lower Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 63,155 miles

Exhaust mounting defective towards front corroded & broken, (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 63,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x two above fuel tank, (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective towards front corroded & broken, (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 58,453 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 56,699 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 54,358 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 54,358 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 51,922 miles

Advise front wipers (starting to smear glass).

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 5 Jul 2014 47,734 miles

Exhaust hanger missing but still supported

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 47,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust hanger missing but still supported

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 44,389 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 70,668 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 35,737 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cut on sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2011 27,396 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 25,444 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 20,903 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 WBZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WBZ, 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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SA07 WBZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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