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SL07 BBX

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

122,135 mi
Last recorded122,135 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL07 BBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 122,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight gear oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2021 118,082 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

full inspection could not be carried out because engine cover under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2020 115,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 1 of 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 110,745 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear on limit (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 110,655 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear on limit (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 105,876 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 105,862 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 101,884 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside play ON LIMIT (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 95,415 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 84,516 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 73,496 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 66,528 miles

Both front tyres wearing uneven.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 56,719 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 47,017 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 36,864 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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SL07 BBX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SL07 BBX, 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 BBX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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