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SM07 JLV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

155,319 mi
Last recorded155,319 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 JLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 155,319 miles

O/s/f brake pipe corroded.

Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 13 Mar 2017 155,319 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f brake pipe corroded.

Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 5 Apr 2016 139,294 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)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 139,294 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 121,209 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 121,209 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 107,024 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 95,250 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 95,245 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 86,115 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 86,115 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 72,457 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 72,457 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 59,048 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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SM07 JLV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SM07 JLV, 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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SM07 JLV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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