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LJS 3

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

123,992 mi
Last recorded123,992 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJS 3
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 123,992 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 123,866 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 122,167 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 121,878 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 119,707 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 117,319 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 108,439 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 95,700 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 82,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release handle (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 82,697 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release handle (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 71,383 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 71,382 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 56,914 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 56,914 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear of two (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 47,518 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 37,671 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 33,506 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 30,707 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 23,130 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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LJS 3 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 LJS 3, 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 LJS 3 registered?

LJS 3 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2007.

Is LJS 3 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJS 3 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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