2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class · 48,443 MOT tests
2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class reliability
2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Classs fail 38.4% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 25 C-Class years (48,443 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz C-Classs: 24%)
- 38.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz C-Classs: 24%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 112,608
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 48,443
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 20% of tests fail here (14% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 71% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Fail rate by area
- Suspension20%
- Lights and electrics14.7%
- Brakes11%
- Tyres7.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.2%
- Steering2.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 7.25%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.73%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.09%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.72%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.68%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Position lamp not working 2.61%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (16.79%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.33%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.62%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.69%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.54%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (6.2%)
Other years
Every Mercedes-Benz C-Class year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class reliable?
2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Classs fail 38.4% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 25 C-Class years (48,443 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (7.25% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.73% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.09% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 Mercedes-Benz C-Class shows 112,608 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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