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L4 SOV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,801 mi
Last recorded179,801 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 SOV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 179,801 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 179,801 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached 2 (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 177,396 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and grinding (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise rear bushes slight lift

advise side repeters poor

Pass 14 Apr 2025 171,230 miles

advise reare disks shockers poor

Fail 14 Apr 2025 171,230 miles

advise reare disks shockers poor

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 162,574 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 149,240 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 132,568 miles

advise baby seat nsr

Pass 7 Jan 2021 120,611 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 120,611 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 109,833 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 95,201 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 83,035 miles

advise both front on limet

Pass 23 Nov 2016 67,827 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 51,975 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 47,240 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 42,158 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 35,243 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 28,424 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 21,820 miles

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

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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L4 SOV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L4 SOV, 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 L4 SOV registered?

L4 SOV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2007.

Is L4 SOV safe to buy?

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