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L1 LJJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

38,945 mi
Last recorded38,945 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL1 LJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 38,945 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nick in the side wall

n/s and o/s rear brake hose's light cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2025 38,699 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 38,016 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 36,923 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 35,603 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 35,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2021 34,242 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 33,252 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 33,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

emissions high

Pass 21 Feb 2019 31,608 miles

rear seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2018 29,733 miles

FRONT N/S AND O/S BRAKE PADS STARTING TO GET LOW

N/S REAR SEAT BELT NOT FULLY TESTED DUE TO BABY SEAT FITTIED

Pass 17 Feb 2017 27,620 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 25,951 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 25,951 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 23,696 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)

unable to check rear seat belt due to child seat

Pass 17 Jan 2014 21,065 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 18,230 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 15,912 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 13,407 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 10,852 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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L1 LJJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L1 LJJ, 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 L1 LJJ registered?

L1 LJJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 January 2007.

Is L1 LJJ safe to buy?

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