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LC07 FZE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,930 mi
Last recorded166,930 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC07 FZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 166,930 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 166,930 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2024 161,207 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 155,107 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 148,172 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 142,980 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 142,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 137,387 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 137,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 129,897 miles

Front discs worn / lipped

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 12 Mar 2019 129,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced wrong wattage (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front discs worn / lipped

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 22 Mar 2018 119,538 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 119,536 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive .37 (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 108,924 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 16 Mar 2016 98,100 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust mounting missing

Fail 23 Mar 2015 84,430 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 84,430 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 73,636 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

center rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 27 Mar 2013 63,644 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 63,644 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 55,247 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 45,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyre tread depths app 2.5/3mm

Pass 13 Apr 2011 45,019 miles

rear tyre tread depths app 2.5/3mm

Pass 22 Apr 2010 33,823 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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LC07 FZE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LC07 FZE, 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 LC07 FZE registered?

LC07 FZE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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