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LV07 ZXJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,254 mi
Last recorded116,254 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV07 ZXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 116,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 116,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2025 115,599 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 107,469 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 101,275 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened slightly different design lower arm (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 101,274 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 94,774 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front roll bar link ball joint gator perished

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

Fail 3 Sep 2022 94,677 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front roll bar link ball joint gator perished

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 87,441 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 83,865 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2020 83,707 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 83,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe at joint to flexy corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe corroded at joint with flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp christmas tree affect with all working lamps(interference) (4.2.3 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front reg plate has several cracks (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 74,998 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 58,078 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 44,494 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 28,501 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 17,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 17,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 10,505 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear and off side front tyres perishing

Pass 8 Jul 2013 9,006 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 9,006 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 6,862 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 5,836 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 4,462 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ZXJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZXJ, 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 ZXJ registered?

LV07 ZXJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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