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LM56 CME

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

372,826 mi
Last recorded372,826 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 372,826 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view drivers side stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 372,773 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park foot peddle/lever (1.1.2 (a))

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected Park foot peddle/lever (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt missing buckle not accessible (7.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view drivers side stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 355,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ( slightly perished ) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ( slightly perished ) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 355,246 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ( slightly perished ) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ( slightly perished ) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 341,764 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 341,752 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle with loose fixing bolts differential (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 332,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 332,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 325,577 miles

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

Rear differential mounting bushes excessively worn and insecure

Fail 6 Nov 2019 325,569 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear differential mounting bushes excessively worn and insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2019 301,220 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 301,194 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached outer lower arm bolt inscure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2018 281,859 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 281,849 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake binding Nearside and offside rear (3.7.B.1)

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing fouling top engine cover at front (3.6.C.1b)

Handbrake lever not fully releasing without aid

Pass 13 Jan 2017 260,900 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes under rear sub frame and covers (3.6.B.2c)

noise in handbrake when applied

note plastic trim fitted to sills wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

Fail 11 Jan 2017 260,895 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes under rear sub frame and covers (3.6.B.2c)

noise in handbrake when applied

note plastic trim fitted to sills wheel arches and underside of vehicle unable to fully check

Pass 3 Feb 2016 229,095 miles

Plastic trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 27 Jan 2015 187,535 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 150,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

Pass 31 Jan 2013 117,748 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2012 104,815 miles

engine covers fitted

o/s/f screen wash blocked but sufficiant water

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2011 100,379 miles

plastic covers fitted throughout vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2011 97,058 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 74,962 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight oil leak from rear differential

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 CME is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CME, 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 CME is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 February 2007.

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