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LM56 BOF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,432 mi
Last recorded129,432 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM56 BOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2020 129,432 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2019 127,093 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 126,089 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 126,089 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 121,557 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 121,557 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 107,904 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 96,478 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 85,385 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 71,597 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 55,321 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 40,168 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 24,528 miles

3-4mm on both rear tyres

Fail 7 Jan 2010 24,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

3-4mm on both rear tyres

O/S/F Tyre wearing on edges of tyre

Offside Front 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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LM56 BOF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LM56 BOF, 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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LM56 BOF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 2007.

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