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C1 JLA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,279 mi
Last recorded110,279 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 JLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 110,279 miles

Tyre slightly damaged near side rear inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged off side rear inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 108,500 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 106,164 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 106,094 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken near side front at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 101,888 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing off side front inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 97,851 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 95,291 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 90,548 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 86,703 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 86,703 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 78,997 miles

Undertray fitted obscuring the view of some items.

Pass 20 May 2016 71,175 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 63,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2015 63,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 56,929 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2014 56,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 49,713 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 41,579 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 33,371 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 23,594 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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C1 JLA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C1 JLA, 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 C1 JLA registered?

C1 JLA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2007.

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