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HY07 LYF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

173,464 mi
Last recorded173,464 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 LYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 173,464 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Surface corrosion to all steering and suspension components

Pass 23 May 2022 172,439 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 172,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn stabilizer link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn stabilizer link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe above subframe as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 162,178 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 162,121 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2019 153,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is wearing slightly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 140,445 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 130,113 miles

O/S/Rear tyre slightly worn inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2017 130,113 miles

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

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

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

O/S/Rear tyre slightly worn inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2016 117,293 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 117,293 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 106,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 92,044 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 81,832 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 69,628 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 56,153 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 43,534 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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HY07 LYF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HY07 LYF, 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 HY07 LYF registered?

HY07 LYF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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