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SL07 XYZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,923 mi
Last recorded111,923 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 111,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light n/s/f not working

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 105,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 105,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 95,799 miles

EML on.

Nearside Front Bumper damaged.

Nearside Front Fog lamp in-op

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 95,798 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EML on.

Nearside Front Bumper damaged.

Nearside Front Fog lamp in-op

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 91,486 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge badly worn strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near brake hose connection (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer wall cracking and under inflated 225/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine managment light on

Pass 5 Jun 2019 87,399 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 87,397 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 83,130 miles

Rear child seats fitted

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

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 68,964 miles

under body covers fitted

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer tread

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2016 62,201 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Fail 6 Apr 2016 62,201 miles

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)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

sill covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2015 52,730 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 46,520 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2012 37,960 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer tread

Fail 22 Nov 2012 37,957 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 15 Dec 2011 30,745 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 25,211 miles

underbody covers fitted allowing only partial examination

Pass 17 Feb 2010 21,057 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)

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 XYZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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