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LY07 DYV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,371 mi
Last recorded130,371 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY07 DYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 130,371 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2026 130,367 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 122,550 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 122,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 114,742 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides & nail in N/S/R 245/40/zr17 95y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 114,739 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides & nail in N/S/R 245/40/zr17 95y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 107,024 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 96,139 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 81,153 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 81,131 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 66,287 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 53,086 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 38,013 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 34,010 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2017 33,010 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 25,981 miles

advise both front tyres starting to perish

advise both rear tyres tread wearing lower in centre

Pass 18 Jun 2015 23,427 miles

advise nearside front rear most lower ball joint weeping grease.

Pass 19 Jun 2014 21,287 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 19,101 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres perishing

advise both rear tyres,perishing and tread wearing low 2.0mm

Pass 22 Jun 2012 17,233 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 14,781 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 11,659 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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LY07 DYV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LY07 DYV, 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 LY07 DYV registered?

LY07 DYV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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The MOT history for LY07 DYV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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