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SP07 GAU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

178,783 mi
Last recorded178,783 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 GAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 178,783 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 178,778 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 174,700 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

travel on foot brake

Pass 24 Jul 2020 170,971 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 170,964 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 163,911 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 163,911 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 157,508 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded in parts ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 157,508 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both sides (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded in parts ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both number plates fitted on top of other plates ?

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 136,751 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 136,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 107,677 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Mar 2016 107,671 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Mar 2015 73,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front anti roll bar displaced slightly and needs re aligned

Fail 23 Mar 2015 73,823 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front anti roll bar displaced slightly and needs re aligned

Pass 25 Apr 2014 59,638 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 43,423 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 41,421 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 37,884 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 35,005 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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SP07 GAU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SP07 GAU, 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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SP07 GAU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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