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SPE 5R

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,219 mi
Last recorded80,219 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPE 5R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 80,219 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 80,214 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 78,577 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both n/s and O/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 26 Sep 2022 78,485 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both n/s and O/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 8 Oct 2021 75,655 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 And slightly perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 75,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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 And slightly perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 73,097 miles

Auto gearbox sump pan corroded.

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

Offside Rear Handbrake slightly low.

Pass 9 Sep 2019 69,947 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Link rod. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 66,136 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 61,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brakes slightly uneven.

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 57,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 51,737 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 46,098 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 46,057 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 40,747 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 34,926 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 29,483 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 23,860 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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SPE 5R is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SPE 5R, 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 SPE 5R registered?

SPE 5R is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is SPE 5R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPE 5R shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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