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LJ07 FNN

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

119,595 mi
Last recorded119,595 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 FNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 119,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 119,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 116,049 miles

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

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to observe testable some items

Fail 24 Oct 2024 116,041 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated Bonnet retaining shocks not keeping the bonnet in opening position (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle has covers fitted making unable to observe testable some items

Pass 1 Nov 2023 115,064 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 115,064 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 110,128 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Not Holding the bonnet securely (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 107,759 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 107,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 99,631 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 91,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 91,679 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 80,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 80,815 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 75,711 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 67,409 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 59,626 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 54,867 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 50,416 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 19 Jul 2012 47,067 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 32,897 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 32,897 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 16,041 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 15,721 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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LJ07 FNN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LJ07 FNN, 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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LJ07 FNN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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