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ST07 JZL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

141,432 mi
Last recorded141,432 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST07 JZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 141,432 miles

Both outer sills are showing signs of corrosion under plastic covers

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Ns front side repeater lens is cracked

Os front wheel is slightly tight to turn by hand

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 135,740 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Covered with underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 135,738 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Covered with underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 131,053 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Underside of vehicle has heavy under seal

Fail 21 Oct 2022 130,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut on inner rim exposing cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Underside of vehicle has heavy under seal

Pass 22 Oct 2021 126,490 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Front brake disc back plates are corroded

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable and wearing low ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 126,486 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Front brake disc back plates are corroded

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Not repairable and wearing low ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 122,640 miles

Os front tyre outer sidewall is worn and damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2020 122,637 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box at welded joint corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Ns front brake disc is discoloured

Os front tyre outer sidewall is worn and damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2019 119,113 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear brake pads appear low

Pass 16 Oct 2018 113,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Cill cover cracked

Nearside Rear Jack block missing

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 105,150 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 98,421 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 98,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 91,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint camber arm (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)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 91,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint camber arm (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 17 Oct 2014 79,780 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 79,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 69,573 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 69,573 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN > CHECK MINIMUM ADVISED THICKNESS

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 62,722 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 50,733 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 50,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,110 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 39,110 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 39,109 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 32,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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ST07 JZL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ST07 JZL, 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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ST07 JZL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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