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SIJ 135

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

186,043 mi
Last recorded186,043 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIJ 135
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 186,043 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 186,043 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 179,424 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody components are corroded at rear

Pass 5 Jul 2024 161,189 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 161,026 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot well area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Undertray likely to become detached rear (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2023 142,145 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play front both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 136,948 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play torq strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 136,122 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 134,676 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 134,676 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 130,923 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 130,923 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 127,551 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 117,985 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 107,621 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 94,557 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 83,704 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 73,009 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 60,683 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 46,758 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 35,235 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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SIJ 135 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SIJ 135, 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 SIJ 135 registered?

SIJ 135 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2007.

Is SIJ 135 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIJ 135 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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