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L5 WCM

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,084 mi
Last recorded137,084 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 WCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 137,084 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 16 Mar 2023 129,167 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 123,574 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 117,848 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 111,676 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 105,916 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 105,916 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 99,002 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 87,567 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 87,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 77,157 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 67,045 miles

offside handbrake readings low when compared to nearside

Pass 5 Mar 2014 58,291 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 58,291 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 50,845 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2012 43,430 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Fail 16 Mar 2012 43,430 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see bottoms of rear coil springs

Pass 25 Feb 2011 35,708 miles

Both front tyres on the legal tread limit o/s concaved in centre

Pass 22 Feb 2010 28,019 miles

N/S/F tyre worn slightly on edges.

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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L5 WCM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 L5 WCM, 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 L5 WCM registered?

L5 WCM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is L5 WCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L5 WCM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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