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LV07 JOE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,171 mi
Last recorded142,171 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV07 JOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 142,171 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Aug 2026 142,168 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Aug 2025 135,455 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 132,577 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 132,576 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 130,052 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 130,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 125,545 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 125,545 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 118,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear subframe corroded.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear subframe corroded.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust heat shield not secure.

Pass 21 Sep 2019 109,019 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2018 92,959 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radial arm, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine management light (EML) staying on

Pass 21 Sep 2017 79,176 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 65,168 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 54,380 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 49,008 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 44,114 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 38,563 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 34,556 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 26,311 miles

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)

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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LV07 JOE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LV07 JOE, 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 LV07 JOE registered?

LV07 JOE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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