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LM56 CHL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

173,729 mi
Last recorded173,729 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM56 CHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 173,729 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 173,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 172,711 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 170,777 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint marked with chalk (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 170,777 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint marked with chalk (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 154,057 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 154,057 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 129,526 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 96,509 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 6 Dec 2012 96,509 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 72,565 miles

slight free play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Dec 2010 60,283 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 54,466 miles

N/S front arch liner damaged

N/S front tyre slightly low on outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 54,466 miles

N/S front arch liner damaged

N/S front tyre slightly low on outer edge

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 CHL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,149cc diesel 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 LM56 CHL, 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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What year was LM56 CHL registered?

LM56 CHL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 2007.

Is LM56 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM56 CHL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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