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LR07 JBE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,455 mi
Last recorded135,455 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 135,455 miles

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

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

both rear brake hose cracked and perished

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s rear tyre cracked and perished

slight play on n/s front lower ball joint

Pass 13 Sep 2019 132,965 miles

both rear brake flexi pipes slightly cracked

n/s rear tyre side wall damaged slightly

o/s rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

Fail 13 Sep 2019 132,965 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

both rear brake flexi pipes slightly cracked

n/s rear tyre side wall damaged slightly

o/s rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

Pass 14 Sep 2018 127,737 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 126,121 miles

Engine light illuminated

Fail 16 Oct 2017 126,121 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated causing handbrake warning light to stay on (3.1.3c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine light illuminated

Pass 14 Oct 2016 118,811 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive belt slightly deteriorated (3.6.F.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine managment light active

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 118,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Frontal thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Frontal thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Brake pump/compressor drive belt slightly deteriorated (3.6.F.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine managment light active

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 104,807 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 104,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 93,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Oct 2014 93,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Oct 2013 79,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 79,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2012 66,547 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 66,546 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 57,124 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 45,996 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall has small cut

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 JBE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LR07 JBE, 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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LR07 JBE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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