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LY07 DZP

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

178,073 mi
Last recorded178,073 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY07 DZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 178,073 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2024 168,219 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 157,007 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

oil leak

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2022 144,930 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 121,512 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 115,686 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Jan 2020 115,686 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jan 2019 108,340 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 108,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 101,912 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 101,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 93,836 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear inner brake pads wearing thin

rear suspension components slightly coroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 82,020 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine cover cover obscuring underside some components

Fail 29 Sep 2015 81,837 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine cover cover obscuring underside some components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 59,895 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet safety release catch broken

Pass 29 Aug 2012 47,735 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 40,917 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 33,700 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 31,313 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 DZP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 DZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY07 DZP registered?

LY07 DZP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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The MOT history for LY07 DZP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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