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SD07 AHK

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,602 mi
Last recorded100,602 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD07 AHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 100,602 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear bushes cracked and perished

all rear suspension components corroded

sill covers

undertrays

Pass 21 Nov 2024 96,213 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 96,213 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 92,820 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit. 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake disc back plate corroded

all rear suspension corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 7 Dec 2023 92,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at back box. emissions not tested (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front headlamp lens in poor condition both

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit. 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake disc back plate corroded

all rear suspension corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 14 Dec 2022 89,316 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all rear suspension components bushes cracked and perished

all rear suspension components corroded

brake disc backing plates corroded and damaged

undertray insecure

Pass 21 Dec 2021 85,284 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox small hole and system corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both close to limit.245/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 85,284 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox small hole and system corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both close to limit.245/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 83,341 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Corroded. (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Corroded. (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 83,340 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Tie rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Corroded. (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable Corroded. (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 77,927 miles

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both corroded. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Tax disc holder. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both starting to corrode. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also deep cut in sidewall.225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 77,927 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both corroded. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Tax disc holder. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both starting to corrode. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also deep cut in sidewall.225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 73,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 73,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 70,537 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 70,537 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 66,878 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 66,878 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 66,878 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 60,903 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 54,807 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 48,575 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 48,574 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 42,720 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 38,900 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 33,035 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 28,194 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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SD07 AHK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SD07 AHK, 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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SD07 AHK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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