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LR07 OLV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,874 mi
Last recorded158,874 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR07 OLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 158,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 149,974 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 149,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 143,087 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 143,087 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2016 139,565 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 129,344 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

protection covers fitted to this vehicle unable to test some testable items.

Fail 2 Dec 2015 129,344 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

protection covers fitted to this vehicle unable to test some testable items.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 111,193 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 97,920 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 84,616 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 64,260 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 64,260 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 40,914 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 25,962 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 25,962 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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LR07 OLV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 OLV, 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 OLV registered?

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

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