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SM07 YNK

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,032 mi
Last recorded129,032 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 YNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 129,032 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 129,029 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 126,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 126,589 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt alloy (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached steel (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 112,679 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 102,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front brake squealing

Fail 5 Feb 2020 102,952 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken bracket (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside front brake squealing

Pass 12 Feb 2019 89,331 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x 1 insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & nearside . (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside & nearside . (4.4.3 (a))

Metal part of under-tray nearside front insecure .

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

Under-trays fitted .

Fail 6 Feb 2019 89,313 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear going to offside & nearside rear . (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system insecure Heat shield at rear . (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding After parking brake application . (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation slow on application . (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective x 1 insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & nearside . (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Offside & nearside . (4.4.3 (a))

Metal part of under-tray nearside front insecure .

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

Under-trays fitted .

Pass 26 Jan 2018 81,239 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 81,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 77,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 74,583 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 67,229 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 67,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 53,484 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 45,339 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 37,259 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 27,863 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 23 Apr 2010 19,715 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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SM07 YNK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YNK, 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 YNK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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