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SF07 XVN

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,960 mi
Last recorded157,960 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF07 XVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 157,960 miles

fuel lines corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 141,928 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust bracket broken at gearbox

fuel tank straps corroded and weak

Fail 18 Apr 2017 141,924 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear link bars (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust bracket broken at gearbox

fuel tank straps corroded and weak

Pass 31 Mar 2016 122,478 miles

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

nearside front inner wing cover damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2016 122,474 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

nearside front inner wing cover damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2015 104,051 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

o/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

rear exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 27 Mar 2015 104,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

o/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

rear exhaust bracket insecure

Fail 18 Mar 2014 88,625 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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Pass 18 Mar 2014 88,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Pass 27 Feb 2013 75,198 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2012 73,376 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,593 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2010 43,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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SF07 XVN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SF07 XVN, 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 SF07 XVN registered?

SF07 XVN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2007.

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