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LR07 FTV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,263 mi
Last recorded110,263 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR07 FTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 110,263 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 100,057 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 100,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 92,250 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 84,965 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 84,962 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 78,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 tyre is perished and worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perished and has a cut in outer sidewall and also wearing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 92v worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 78,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 tyre is perished and worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perished and has a cut in outer sidewall and also wearing on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/16 92v worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

something inside offside rear tyre can hear it when rotating the wheel

Pass 6 Oct 2020 72,723 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 68,343 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 68,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2018 65,577 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 62,472 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 58,897 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 56,097 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 53,389 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 49,581 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge very badly.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 45,101 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 61,973 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Aug 2010 35,371 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 35,118 miles

Front discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Apr 2010 42,320 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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LR07 FTV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LR07 FTV, 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 LR07 FTV registered?

LR07 FTV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2007.

Is LR07 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR07 FTV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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