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SB07 NSE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

159,097 mi
Last recorded159,097 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB07 NSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 159,097 miles

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front 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 4 Oct 2019 153,068 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded long (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release both side (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 135,964 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2017 118,041 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

HANGER BROKEN ON FRONT PIPE OF EXHAUST

MOST OF THE UNDER SIDE IS COVERED BY UNDER TRAYS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from the flexi pipe to the front (3.6.B.2c)

OIL IS JUST ABOVE THE MIN ON DIP STICK

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from the flexi pipe to the front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn starting to stick (3.1.5)

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

engine managemeant light on

message on dash to top up coolant also message to check psi in tyres

Fail 9 Sep 2017 118,041 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

HANGER BROKEN ON FRONT PIPE OF EXHAUST

MOST OF THE UNDER SIDE IS COVERED BY UNDER TRAYS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from the flexi pipe to the front (3.6.B.2c)

OIL IS JUST ABOVE THE MIN ON DIP STICK

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from the flexi pipe to the front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn starting to stick (3.1.5)

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

engine managemeant light on

message on dash to top up coolant also message to check psi in tyres

Pass 5 Sep 2016 101,534 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge (205/5516)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm and worn smooth on both edges (225/5016) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 101,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge (205/5516)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm and worn smooth on both edges (225/5016) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 89,904 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 89,904 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 80,907 miles

slight play at o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 9 Aug 2014 80,725 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play at o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jul 2013 68,538 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

hi viz stop lamp not working

o/s/r tyre on wear indicators recomend replacement

Fail 26 Jul 2013 68,538 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

hi viz stop lamp not working

o/s/r tyre on wear indicators recomend replacement

Pass 8 Jun 2012 55,014 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 57,934 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 47,697 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 47,544 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 37,713 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 37,258 miles

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

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)

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

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 NSE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NSE, 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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SB07 NSE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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