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LX07 XWJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,992 mi
Last recorded149,992 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX07 XWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2022 149,992 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 148,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 141,275 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 139,977 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 136,523 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 107,293 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 106,597 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre flanges insecure (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front support insecure (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 80,615 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 80,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 75,060 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 67,193 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 58,872 miles

both rear tyres near limit

Pass 3 Feb 2011 47,698 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 37,677 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)

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 XWJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LX07 XWJ, 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 XWJ registered?

LX07 XWJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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