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HK07 LGL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,072 mi
Last recorded178,072 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK07 LGL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 178,072 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 172,933 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 172,925 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Not returning fully when released (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2020 169,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted front to rear.

Fail 25 May 2020 169,167 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted front to rear.

Pass 17 May 2019 159,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear and central brake pipes above fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 17 May 2019 159,604 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear and central brake pipes above fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 140,044 miles

Offside Front brake slightly tight

Fail 14 May 2018 140,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 118,321 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 91,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tyre wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tyre wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 79,429 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 79,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 69,866 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 62,750 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 8 May 2012 55,337 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 42,138 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 May 2010 31,395 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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HK07 LGL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HK07 LGL, 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 HK07 LGL registered?

HK07 LGL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 2007.

Is HK07 LGL safe to buy?

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