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M55 JLA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

145,341 mi
Last recorded145,341 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 JLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 145,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 140,328 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 140,328 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 134,014 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 125,303 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 116,171 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 108,355 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 105,273 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 99,430 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 95,738 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 95,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 86,611 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 73,408 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 66,950 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges...

Pass 2 Jun 2014 54,611 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 45,376 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 36,274 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 28,813 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 21,606 miles

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

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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M55 JLA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 M55 JLA, 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 M55 JLA registered?

M55 JLA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 August 2007.

Is M55 JLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M55 JLA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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