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RK07 LFV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,186 mi
Last recorded146,186 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK07 LFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 146,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 141,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 141,984 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2024 141,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most of two lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

exhaust tailpipe leaking and corroded

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

imbalance between front brakes

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

offside front tyre worn on both edges,below 1.6mm on inner edge - advise replacement

windscreen damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2023 135,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 135,977 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 129,198 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 124,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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 30 Sep 2020 120,193 miles

Under tray fitted, also sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2020 120,192 miles

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

Under tray fitted, also sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2019 113,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe very heavily corroded nsr pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe very heavily corroded osr pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 113,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe very heavily corroded nsr pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe very heavily corroded osr pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play rear D bushes also have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 106,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hard to access but look very rusty above nsr (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Hard to access but look very rusty above nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 97,478 miles

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

Near side parking brake efficiency low.

Pass 18 Jul 2016 88,739 miles

Front brake pads are wearing low.

Near side front tyre has sidewall damage but no cords exposed.

Fail 18 Jul 2016 88,739 miles

Front brake pads are wearing low.

Near side front tyre has sidewall damage but no cords exposed.

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 81,184 miles

O/S/F tyre damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2015 81,184 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

O/S/F tyre damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2014 75,522 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise cut in o/s/front tyre side wallnot down to cord

Pass 12 Jun 2013 66,949 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Jun 2013 66,949 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Jun 2012 47,443 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 32,864 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 22,864 miles

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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RK07 LFV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK07 LFV, 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 RK07 LFV registered?

RK07 LFV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2007.

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