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LA03 RLA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,649 mi
Last recorded91,649 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 RLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 91,649 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3-4mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 91,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3-4mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 84,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 76,221 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 71,082 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 71,076 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 63,770 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged webbing damaged not affecting strenght (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 63,770 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged webbing damaged not affecting strenght (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 57,698 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 57,698 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 52,064 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 52,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 47,485 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 42,835 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Oct 2017 38,502 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 33,334 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 28,176 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 23,158 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 21,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 19,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 22 Mar 2012 17,570 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 14,637 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 11,762 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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LA03 RLA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LA03 RLA, 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 LA03 RLA registered?

LA03 RLA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2007.

Is LA03 RLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA03 RLA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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