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LR07 LAE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,465 mi
Last recorded118,465 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR07 LAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 118,465 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2025 112,549 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 104,517 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 98,717 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all tails to flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 91,854 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 86,186 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipe ends to flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 81,000 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 75,846 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 72,643 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 72,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 66,961 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5/3mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5/3mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 61,436 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 61,436 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 57,426 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 53,005 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 50,393 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)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 44,695 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 41,346 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 33,848 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 28,038 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 27,907 miles

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

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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LR07 LAE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LAE, 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 LAE registered?

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

Is LR07 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR07 LAE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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