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SJ07 FTV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

164,387 mi
Last recorded164,387 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 FTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 164,387 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 151,265 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 141,112 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 128,549 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 121,895 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON 2.4MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TORQUE ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR ON 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 121,895 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin FROM INJECTORS (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TORQUE ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE LIGHT

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH ON 2.4MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TORQUE ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR ON 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 105,371 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 99,316 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2019 93,660 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 87,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 79,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 68,537 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 61,742 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 53,213 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 36,066 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 23,732 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 11,243 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 9,366 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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SJ07 FTV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 SJ07 FTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SJ07 FTV registered?

SJ07 FTV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2007.

Is SJ07 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ07 FTV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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