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LM56 CKL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,036 mi
Last recorded157,036 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM56 CKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 157,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm outer balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm outer balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front number plate damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2020 157,036 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm outer balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper arm outer balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front number plate damaged

Pass 12 Apr 2019 150,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 150,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower hub bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 150,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre size 225/45R17 91Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre size 225/45R17 91Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Tyre size 225/45R17 91Y ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer tyre wall-Tyre size 225/45R17 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer tyre wall-Tyre size 225/45R17 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 141,969 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 141,969 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 135,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 135,720 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2016 124,945 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front Dbushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 116,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2015 116,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 105,486 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 95,649 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 94,008 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 91,727 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 73,243 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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LM56 CKL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CKL, 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 CKL registered?

LM56 CKL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 February 2007.

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