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SB07 SZX

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

178,835 mi
Last recorded178,835 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB07 SZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 178,835 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 177,840 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 140,620 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 140,620 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

EML Warning light on.

Fail 22 Aug 2016 89,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 107,661 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 75,733 miles

Exhaust brackets badly rusted

Fail 26 Aug 2014 754,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust brackets badly rusted

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 50,240 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 46,691 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Dec 2012 46,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2011 40,255 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 34,365 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front nearside wheel rim slight damage

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 SZX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SZX, 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 SZX registered?

SB07 SZX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2007.

Is SB07 SZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB07 SZX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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