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SB07 UPY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

56,770 mi
Last recorded56,770 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB07 UPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 56,770 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 56,693 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 56,216 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 55,538 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 55,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 54,345 miles

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

Nearside front tyre inner wall has 2 cuts not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Fail 22 Sep 2015 54,340 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre inner wall has 2 cuts not deep enough to expose ply or cords

Pass 25 Sep 2014 53,308 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 53,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 48,908 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 48,903 miles

Offside Front Lower 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)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 40,998 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 34,808 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,130 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 30,130 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 20,472 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 UPY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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