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DF56 LJO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,127 mi
Last recorded142,127 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF56 LJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 142,127 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F and O/S/F. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area (2020) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge (2019)

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 140,039 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth @ limit (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front @ limit (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted. Rear subframe starting to corrode and floor area @ mounts

Pass 27 Dec 2023 138,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 137,456 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jan 2022 136,193 miles

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 5 Jan 2022 136,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 22 Dec 2020 133,002 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 133,002 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 128,951 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 128,951 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 118,586 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 106,317 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 92,219 miles

rear pads low

Pass 22 Dec 2015 79,682 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 70,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 70,252 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 59,013 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2013 51,959 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 43,987 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 32,566 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 12 Apr 2010 25,908 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 23,490 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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DF56 LJO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DF56 LJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF56 LJO registered?

DF56 LJO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 2007.

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