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SJ07 XNG

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

79,913 mi
Last recorded79,913 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 XNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 79,913 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 79,912 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 78,517 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 76,496 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 74,698 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 74,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 73,399 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 73,399 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 72,810 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 71,270 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 71,267 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 68,508 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 68,504 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both inner anti roll bar bushes worn to excess... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner brake pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED ON INNER AND OUTTER WALLS....

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear driveshaft gaitor damaged...

VEHICLE LEANING TO NEARSIDE...

Pass 21 Dec 2017 67,019 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 67,017 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing lower arm bush deteriorated.... (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 64,603 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 62,180 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 62,178 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 57,772 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 50,990 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 50,989 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 45,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Feb 2012 41,200 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 36,839 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 29,379 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 XNG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XNG, 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 SJ07 XNG registered?

SJ07 XNG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is SJ07 XNG safe to buy?

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