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BV07 LZN

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

178,317 mi
Last recorded178,317 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 LZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 178,317 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 166,678 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 154,019 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 143,898 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 129,735 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 129,735 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 118,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front tyre slightly damaged on outer tread

offside washer poor in operation

under guards and engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2020 118,743 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn [rear facing] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside front tyre slightly damaged on outer tread

offside washer poor in operation

under guards and engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2019 111,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [rear facing] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

offside front tyre slightly damaged on outer wall

offside washer jet poor in operation

underguards and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2018 110,063 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [rear facing] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside front tyre slightly damaged on outer wall

offside washer jet poor in operation

under guards and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2017 102,730 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 96,661 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 93,299 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 89,976 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 85,210 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 79,544 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 79,544 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 74,398 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 65,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 65,271 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2010 53,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BV07 LZN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV07 LZN, 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 BV07 LZN registered?

BV07 LZN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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