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LM56 CRJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,755 mi
Last recorded171,755 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 171,755 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch s nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear suspension rubbers are all weathered and perishing

Pass 8 Jun 2021 164,828 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 152,904 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 146,322 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 146,322 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 137,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre below the legal limit on edge

Fail 24 Feb 2018 137,513 miles

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

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

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre below the legal limit on edge

Pass 1 Mar 2017 122,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 122,047 miles

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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 109,114 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 101,885 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 101,885 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front 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 3 Feb 2014 78,965 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 57,645 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 37,572 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 33,577 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 26,408 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 26,408 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)

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 CRJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CRJ, 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 CRJ registered?

LM56 CRJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 February 2007.

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