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SK07 OLG

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,343 mi
Last recorded98,343 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK07 OLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 98,343 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front washer jet weak, Nearside provides enough to wash screen

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

Under vehicle corroded, Rear axle corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH - Nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 98,343 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER sidewall deep split - cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front washer jet weak, Nearside provides enough to wash screen

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

Under vehicle corroded, Rear axle corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH - Nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 92,576 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System corroded, Leak rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front mount, system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under vehicle corroded, Rear axle corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2025 92,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System corroded, Leak rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front mount, system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under vehicle corroded, Rear axle corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2024 86,447 miles

Exhaust system corroded, Centre silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2024 86,447 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 exhaust mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Offside inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded, Centre silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2023 81,327 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 81,287 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 79,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract.

Pass 9 Sep 2021 76,730 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end onto flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end onto flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Sill covers/undercovers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2020 75,541 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Sep 2020 75,540 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Apr 2019 66,062 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 66,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Camber arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 62,444 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 58,271 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 54,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 50,962 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 47,074 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 43,996 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 41,332 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 37,459 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 31,008 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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SK07 OLG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SK07 OLG, 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 SK07 OLG registered?

SK07 OLG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2007.

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