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LV07 VFC

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

146,164 mi
Last recorded146,164 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV07 VFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 146,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 146,098 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 14 Jul 2025 138,380 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 138,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 130,042 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Fail 13 Jul 2024 130,042 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 8 Aug 2023 123,461 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 123,241 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 114,274 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 114,274 miles

Brake performance not tested osr tyre deflated/damaged (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225--45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not rep.

Pass 22 Jul 2021 105,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Signs of tyre been driven on when flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 105,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Signs of tyre been driven on when flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 96,603 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 11 Aug 2020 96,603 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 85,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 84,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 71,919 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 71,918 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 57,342 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 57,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 47,113 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 46,606 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 43,485 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 40,416 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 37,898 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 35,463 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 35,462 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2011 27,032 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 17,967 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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LV07 VFC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 LV07 VFC, 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 VFC registered?

LV07 VFC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2007.

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