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SL07 AEE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,688 mi
Last recorded72,688 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL07 AEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 72,688 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 72,688 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 68,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 68,371 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 61,577 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 61,573 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured Spring seat fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured Spring seat fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 60,030 miles

N/S/F Mirror slightly loose

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 60,030 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Ball joint pointing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 58,498 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 58,498 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt alloy arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 56,976 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint into flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot on alloy arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint into flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 56,976 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint into flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot on alloy arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at joint into flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 54,906 miles

Nearside door mirror insecure

Fail 19 Feb 2018 54,906 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside door mirror insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2017 52,309 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 51,669 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 48,921 miles

items removed from drivers view at time of test

vehicle fitted with full length undertrays restricting the view to testable items

Fail 14 Dec 2015 48,921 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)

vehicle fitted with full length undertrays restricting the view to testable items

items removed from drivers view at time of test

Pass 19 Dec 2014 46,136 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 46,136 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 39,931 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 36,186 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 32,598 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 20 Aug 2010 30,071 miles

nails in o/s/r tyre

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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SL07 AEE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SL07 AEE, 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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SL07 AEE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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