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L555 HLP

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,383 mi
Last recorded79,383 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL555 HLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 79,383 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 75,370 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 72,176 miles

All four tyres at 3mm

Pass 23 Jan 2023 69,226 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 69,226 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

engine mil lamp warning light on

Pass 18 Jan 2022 64,936 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle jammed (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 64,936 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle jammed (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 59,183 miles

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 26 Jan 2021 59,183 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Jan 2020 53,712 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 53,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 47,079 miles

both rear tyres near legal limits

Pass 12 Jan 2018 38,971 miles

2/ front and rear brake pads becoming worn at limits

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 29,576 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner side (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Jan 2016 23,259 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 8,562 miles

All brakes rusty

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle looks to have been standing for sometime

Pass 14 Sep 2012 8,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/&/N/S/FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED ON OUTER EDGES

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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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L555 HLP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol 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 L555 HLP, 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 L555 HLP registered?

L555 HLP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2007.

Is L555 HLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L555 HLP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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