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LB07 ZPH

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,806 mi
Last recorded116,806 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB07 ZPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2024 116,806 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear exhaust blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened "d" bush worn to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened "d" bush worn to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear brake pads worn to excess (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to limit (just passed) (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside front steering rack inner tie rods play

Pass 18 Oct 2023 95,911 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn very close to limit (just passed) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front washer jet just hitting screen

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror deteriated (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 95,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excess play in large rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust covers top and bottom split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excess play in large rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads worn very close to limit (just passed) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front washer jet just hitting screen

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror deteriated (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre has been run flat

Pass 27 Sep 2022 81,949 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 81,947 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 74,777 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 70,259 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 70,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 64,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 57,740 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 51,558 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 47,099 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)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 47,070 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Wiring loom close to suspension component

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

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 5 Jan 2016 39,556 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to failing on wiring loom when wheel on full lock

Nearside Rear outer side wall damage no cords showing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 39,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front inner side wall starting to split

Nearside Front tyre close to failing on wiring loom when wheel is on full lock

Nearside Rear outer side wall damage no cords showing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Dec 2014 35,346 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 32,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 28,190 miles

Slight exhaust rattle from the center section

Slight oil weep from gearbox

Slight play in NSF wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jan 2012 24,089 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 19,774 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 16,719 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 16,719 miles

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

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)

Offside 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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LB07 ZPH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LB07 ZPH, 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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LB07 ZPH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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