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MV07 LHU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Orange Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

104,145 mi
Last recorded104,145 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV07 LHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 104,145 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 92,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 92,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 83,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 83,469 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 78,818 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 78,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt aluminium arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn aluminium arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 61,099 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 61,097 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 57,160 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 55,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 55,996 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 54,975 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ns front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front lower inner (2.4.G.2)

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

management light on

slight play in os rackend

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 3 Feb 2016 54,972 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded ns front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front lower inner (2.4.G.2)

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

management light on

slight play in os rackend

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 9 Feb 2015 47,962 miles

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

n/s/f exhaust brackett broken

Fail 6 Feb 2015 47,960 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f exhaust brackett broken

Pass 31 Jan 2014 43,507 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

management light on

Pass 8 Feb 2013 37,369 miles

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak at gearbox

Fail 8 Feb 2013 37,369 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

slight oil leak at gearbox

Pass 18 Nov 2011 33,633 miles

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

slow in n/side rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2010 21,031 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 19,181 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 19,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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MV07 LHU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Orange with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 MV07 LHU, 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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MV07 LHU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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