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SJ07 XML

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,107 mi
Last recorded95,107 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 XML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 95,107 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 78,478 miles

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 78,478 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 67,251 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 67,248 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 65,954 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 64,422 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 64,422 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 62,753 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 62,753 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 61,109 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 57,110 miles

Centre exhaust mounting fractured

Fail 16 Mar 2016 57,110 miles

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

Centre exhaust mounting fractured

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 50,992 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 45,492 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,877 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting fractured.

oil leaks.

Fail 27 Mar 2013 38,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

centre exhaust mounting fractured.

oil leaks.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 31,436 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 31,436 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 24,657 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 18,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 18,761 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 XML is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SJ07 XML, 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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SJ07 XML is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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