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LM07 LCY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,191 mi
Last recorded147,191 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM07 LCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 147,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 144,950 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 138,323 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 138,323 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 136,550 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner joint has play (steering)

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn outer edge no chords visible at time of test

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust hanger corroded/ broke but still secure

Fail 2 Sep 2015 136,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded over fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner joint has play (steering)

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn outer edge no chords visible at time of test

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust hanger corroded/ broke but still secure

Pass 29 Aug 2014 126,549 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear mounting bracket corroded off

Pass 28 Aug 2013 111,865 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 111,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 91,790 miles

Both rear tyres worn inside edges

Fail 23 Aug 2012 91,790 miles

Both rear tyres worn inside edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 77,809 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 77,809 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 57,196 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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LM07 LCY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LM07 LCY, 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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LM07 LCY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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