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SL07 UMF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,869 mi
Last recorded103,869 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL07 UMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 103,869 miles

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

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

Rear subframe and all surrounding components heavily corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2024 103,840 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to O/S/F Tyre miss shaped caused by distorted alloy (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged Outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear subframe and all surrounding components heavily corroded

Pass 2 May 2023 96,897 miles

Rear both brake disc heat shelds rusting

Rear subframe rusting

Rear suspension parts rusting cover under seal

Pass 9 May 2022 91,681 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 83,064 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 73,267 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 65,040 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 65,038 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 59,597 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 59,594 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 53,403 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 44,481 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 44,481 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 39,435 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 34,435 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 31,543 miles

both front tyres worn close to wearbands

both rear tyres worn to wearbands

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 8 May 2012 25,036 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 25,036 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 13,562 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 10,283 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 UMF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UMF, 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 SL07 UMF registered?

SL07 UMF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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