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LA07 HLX

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

161,946 mi
Last recorded161,946 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA07 HLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 161,946 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 153,834 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 153,834 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 145,905 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 138,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 134,647 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 134,647 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 129,308 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 122,110 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 119,509 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 109,837 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 100,529 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 92,937 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 84,946 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 73,748 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 61,184 miles

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre wearing outside.n/s/r tyrewearing close to the limit.

Fail 27 Jan 2012 61,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre wearing outside.n/s/r tyrewearing close to the limit.

Fail 28 Jan 2011 46,263 miles

n/s/f and rear tyres wearing outside,rear brake pads wearing.

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 46,263 miles

n/s/f and rear tyres wearing outside,rear brake pads wearing.

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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LA07 HLX 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 LA07 HLX, 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 LA07 HLX registered?

LA07 HLX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2007.

Is LA07 HLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA07 HLX 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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