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B18 LEU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

158,289 mi
Last recorded158,289 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 LEU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 158,289 miles

NSR tyre worn inner edge

Rear wiper split

Fail 28 Oct 2016 158,289 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

NSR tyre worn inner edge

Rear wiper split

Pass 11 Feb 2015 135,830 miles

nearside front worn outside edge

Fail 10 Feb 2015 135,822 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

nearside front worn outside edge

Pass 20 Feb 2014 113,841 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 113,832 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 110,935 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear washers not working

Fail 25 Feb 2013 110,935 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear washers not working

Pass 24 Feb 2012 108,218 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 108,197 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 108,196 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 85,384 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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B18 LEU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 B18 LEU, 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 B18 LEU registered?

B18 LEU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2007.

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