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AF07 LZX

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

84,594 mi
Last recorded84,594 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 LZX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 84,594 miles

Nearside Front play inner track rod

Offside Front play inner track rod

Fail 20 Jan 2026 84,594 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front play inner track rod

Offside Front play inner track rod

Pass 6 Feb 2025 78,410 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 77,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 77,311 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 77,311 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 75,986 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 74,465 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 71,486 miles

oil dampness around engine under tray

Pass 26 Jul 2018 67,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 67,698 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 63,844 miles

both front tyres cracking on outer tread and has deep cuts on inner wall

Fail 29 Jul 2017 63,844 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres cracking on outer tread and has deep cuts on inner wall

Pass 26 Jul 2016 60,129 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 60,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 57,218 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 57,218 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 53,919 miles

o/s/r tyre has a cut on the outer wall

Fail 23 Jul 2014 53,919 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

o/s/r tyre has a cut on the outer wall

Pass 24 Jul 2013 50,370 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 45,802 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut on the outer wall

Pass 30 Jul 2011 40,721 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 34,169 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 33,893 miles

Nearside 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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AF07 LZX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 AF07 LZX, 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 AF07 LZX registered?

AF07 LZX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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