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BJ07 LUH

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,661 mi
Last recorded141,661 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 LUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 141,661 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 137,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 137,335 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Dec 2022 137,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 132,331 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 123,417 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre middle ()

Fail 17 Nov 2020 123,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Bulb not fitted properly. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre middle ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 113,779 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Nov 2019 113,778 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Nov 2018 99,855 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 99,855 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 85,610 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 85,610 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 71,950 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 71,950 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)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 52,694 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 44,177 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 36,237 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 27,315 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 19,236 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 132,432 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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BJ07 LUH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ07 LUH, 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 BJ07 LUH registered?

BJ07 LUH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2007.

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