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CU07 LPJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

187,044 mi
Last recorded187,044 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU07 LPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 187,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively wiring not routed correctly and rubbing on brake hose (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn bellow 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 187,044 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively wiring not routed correctly and rubbing on brake hose (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn bellow 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 175,161 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 168,388 miles

slight play in n/s/f droplink

Pass 14 Jul 2017 159,353 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 159,353 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 148,603 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 139,210 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 139,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 137,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside fron t tyre wall has several cut /tears

Fail 24 Jun 2014 137,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside fron t tyre wall has several cut /tears

Pass 18 Jun 2013 128,880 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 108,458 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 69,014 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 96,014 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 71,028 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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CU07 LPJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CU07 LPJ, 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 CU07 LPJ registered?

CU07 LPJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2007.

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