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LY07 XFH

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,574 mi
Last recorded126,574 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY07 XFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 126,574 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 126,574 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fail 29 May 2026 126,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 116,003 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front & offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipe & suspensions components corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2024 105,385 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 105,385 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 104,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in tread as well (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 101,754 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 96,828 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 96,828 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 93,769 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 86,286 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 86,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 80,232 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2018 80,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2017 73,042 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 63,786 miles

nearside front washer part blocked

rear exhaust mounting pesg corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 56,057 miles

nearside rear lamp lens damaged - nearside door mirror damaged - nearside front waher weak

offside front jacking point missing

slight wear to front brake discs

small cuts to both front tyre walls

Pass 7 Feb 2014 48,847 miles

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

nearside front washer blocked

Pass 28 Feb 2013 40,401 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 40,400 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 34,213 miles

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

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

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

winscreen chipped

Pass 25 Feb 2011 30,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake fluid slightly low

Pass 27 Feb 2010 25,312 miles

Advise,n\s\f tyre balding on outer edge,front brake pads getting low.

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 XFH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 LY07 XFH, 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 XFH registered?

LY07 XFH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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