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LG07 XZL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

146,330 mi
Last recorded146,330 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG07 XZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 146,330 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 146,330 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2022 136,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play TCA OUTER BALL JOINT WHICH MAY NEED CHANGING VERY SOON (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 136,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play TCA OUTER BALL JOINT WHICH MAY NEED CHANGING VERY SOON (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 127,737 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front rear arm ball joint play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Nov 2021 127,737 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside front rear arm ball joint play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2020 118,014 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 102,830 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 102,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 102,752 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 102,752 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure top mounting brocken (1.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2017 94,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2016 85,303 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 77,640 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

driver door damaged

front bumper under pannel damaged

offside door mirror indicator damaged

offside front wing damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2015 77,640 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

driver door damaged

front bumper under pannel damaged

offside door mirror indicator damaged

offside front wing damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2014 66,599 miles

Brake pad wear warning light illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 58,105 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2013 57,991 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2012 49,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outter side wall split

Fail 3 Mar 2012 49,117 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre outter side wall split

Pass 19 Mar 2011 40,379 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front and Nearside Rear tyres have damage to sidewalls

Offside front anti-roll bar linkage upper ball joint gaitor split

Pass 20 Mar 2010 29,982 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)

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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LG07 XZL 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 63.6%.

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 LG07 XZL, 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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LG07 XZL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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