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SL07 ULA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

168,709 mi
Last recorded168,709 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL07 ULA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 168,709 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 168,709 miles

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 154,643 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 154,294 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 147,751 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under covers fitted obscuring most of vehicle underside

Fail 22 Aug 2016 147,749 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under covers fitted obscuring most of vehicle underside

Pass 13 Aug 2015 137,370 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 7 Aug 2015 137,367 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 1 Aug 2014 129,220 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 129,219 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 120,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2013 120,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre wear unevan

slight damage nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 2 Aug 2012 105,450 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 105,450 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 97,313 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 97,313 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 81,935 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 ULA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SL07 ULA, 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 ULA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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