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LX07 BUV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

151,917 mi
Last recorded151,917 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX07 BUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 151,917 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 142,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2025 142,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 134,232 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 122,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost arm (when vehicle is raised) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost arm (when vehicle is raised) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2022 113,855 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 113,836 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear

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

Pass 13 May 2021 104,636 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated osr/nsr (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os/ns mains and in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded and OSR brake disc glazed

Fail 13 May 2021 104,636 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated osr/nsr (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os/ns mains and in clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded and OSR brake disc glazed

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 101,855 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 101,855 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 97,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 92,254 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 92,254 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 13 May 2017 82,605 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 73,544 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 64,747 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 54,450 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 43,966 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 34,065 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 34,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 24,463 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 15,328 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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LX07 BUV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LX07 BUV, 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 LX07 BUV registered?

LX07 BUV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 2007.

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