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LN07 YCU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,226 mi
Last recorded186,226 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN07 YCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 186,226 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 179,233 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 169,120 miles

BOTH front brake flexi hoses perishing.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT ALSO CRACKING IN TREAD.

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroding.

both front headlight lenses deteriorating.

stone chips in front screen.

Fail 20 Jun 2019 169,118 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR MOUNT ARM, INNER BUSH WORN. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split to inner core. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

BOTH front brake flexi hoses perishing.

Nearside Rear brake flexi hose deteriorated & perishing.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT ALSO CRACKING IN TREAD.

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroding.

both front headlight lenses deteriorating.

stone chips in front screen.

Pass 18 Jun 2018 170,176 miles

near side front coil spring slight rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2017 153,034 miles

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

nearside & offside front brake flexi hoses perishing.

Fail 15 Jun 2017 153,034 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ALSO TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE. ()

Offside Rear TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT.(at 2mm)

nearside & offside front brake flexi hoses perishing.

Pass 3 Jun 2016 145,307 miles

slight play in BOTH front wheel bearings.

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint.(rear mount arm)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 145,306 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated due to park brake (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside facing out. also tyre wearing low (at 3mm) (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake binding also unable to check wheel bearing. (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear brake slightly binding.

nearside rear park brake performance low.

slight play in BOTH front wheel bearings.

slight play in offside front bottom ball joint.(rear mount arm)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 137,765 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2015 137,764 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 127,489 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 127,485 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 117,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2013 10,953 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 106,668 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2012 106,668 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 94,970 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 94,970 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 22 Feb 2010 82,452 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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LN07 YCU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LN07 YCU, 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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LN07 YCU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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