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P111 LRU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,990 mi
Last recorded81,990 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 LRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 81,990 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 81,990 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding parking brake not releasing after application. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 78,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 76,752 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 73,294 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn smooth around outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 68,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 68,354 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame snapped (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 65,361 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 60,488 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 53,828 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 45,443 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 44,993 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 43,037 miles

engine and underbody covers fitted unable to check some components

surface rust on brake pipes

Fail 23 Sep 2016 43,037 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine and underbody covers fitted unable to check some components

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 25 Sep 2015 40,140 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 35,841 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 32,595 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 28,803 miles

both rear tyres 2mm n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2011 25,866 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 20,198 miles

offside front tyre worn 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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P111 LRU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P111 LRU, 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 P111 LRU registered?

P111 LRU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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