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LM56 CPX

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

152,429 mi
Last recorded152,429 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM56 CPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 152,429 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 152,400 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 144,392 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded coming from front going to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded coming from front going to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 144,392 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded coming from front going to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded coming from front going to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 135,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded coming from front going to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded coming from front going to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2020 135,913 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded coming from front going to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded coming from front going to rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2019 125,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded going to flexi hose coming from front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre non reparable 205/55/16 ()

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2019 125,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded going to flexi hose coming from front (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2018 115,776 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe at rear or fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main pipe at rear of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 109,696 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 102,909 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 102,909 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 95,017 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 85,531 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 85,531 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 77,363 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 69,082 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 59,886 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 81,085 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)

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 CPX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CPX, 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 CPX registered?

LM56 CPX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 February 2007.

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