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L3 AOE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

238,361 mi
Last recorded238,361 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 AOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 238,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 224,544 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 221,780 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 217,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2020 212,975 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All around front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2020 212,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All around front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 196,760 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 175,626 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 6 Oct 2017 175,485 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into front flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 14 Oct 2016 161,255 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 156,781 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 156,781 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 143,894 miles

o/s headlight dim

Pass 17 Dec 2013 129,413 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 118,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2012 118,940 miles

nearside rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2011 100,058 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 87,977 miles

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

nearside front tyre balding on outer edge(Bridg 205/55/16w)

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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L3 AOE 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 77.8%.

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 L3 AOE, 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 L3 AOE registered?

L3 AOE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2007.

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