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SB07 NRN

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

55,396 mi
Last recorded55,396 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB07 NRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 55,396 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated pedal slightly sticks on release and slightly sticky in operation (1.1.6 (d))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

service overdue displayed on dash

slight excess brake pedal travel

Fail 10 Apr 2025 55,395 miles

Exhaust system insecure downpipe bracket and central rear hanger (exhaust sagging down) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front and rear lower arms worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated pedal slightly sticks on release and slightly sticky in operation (1.1.6 (d))

service overdue displayed on dash

slight excess brake pedal travel

Pass 11 Apr 2024 53,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 53,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 53,475 miles

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

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

washers have low pressure

Pass 25 Mar 2022 44,492 miles

Nearside Front washer very weak

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

no rear footbrake or handbrake locks on roller brake tester

Fail 24 Mar 2022 44,492 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer insecure hanger bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front washer very weak

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flex pipe (1.1.11 (c))

no rear footbrake or handbrake locks on roller brake tester

oil leval had to be topped up by 3 pints

service overdue displayed on dash

Pass 25 Mar 2021 38,597 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 35,881 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 35,881 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 32,805 miles

slight noise o/s/r wheel

Fail 21 Mar 2019 32,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight noise o/s/r wheel

Pass 15 Mar 2018 29,485 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 29,485 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 26,288 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 23,553 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 23,553 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 20,855 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 18,325 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 14,683 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 11,692 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2011 8,103 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 5,668 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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SB07 NRN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 SB07 NRN, 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 SB07 NRN registered?

SB07 NRN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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