MOT Status
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164,258 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear axle corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively front bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
under body showing general corrossion
Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn centre d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d shape bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn centre d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front bothsides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, but not excessively front bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
under body showing general corrossion
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
under tray fitted
Exhaust system insecure rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
under tray fitted
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
drivers rear tyre inner tread low,rear brake pads wearing low-close to disc lip,rear parking brake efforts not great,rear brake judder,drivers front suspension D bush play,passenger front tyre tread low
front wipers not great,underbody-components-iiner sills-suspension-springs-rear brake pipes rusting/deteriorating,front suspension arm bushes,front wheel bearings play
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction investigate (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
drivers rear tyre inner tread low,rear brake pads wearing low-close to disc lip,rear parking brake efforts not great,rear brake judder,drivers front suspension D bush play,passenger front tyre tread low
front wipers not great,underbody-components-iiner sills-suspension-springs-rear brake pipes rusting/deteriorating,front suspension arm bushes,front wheel bearings play
auxillery belt splitting,front and rear brake discs lipped-front discs scored-front pads wearing close to disc lip-front and rear brake judder,springs-brake pipes rusting,rear internal brakes noisy-investigate
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower arm-towards rear (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
auxillery belt splitting,front and rear brake discs lipped-front discs scored-front pads wearing close to disc lip-front and rear brake judder,springs-brake pipes rusting,rear internal brakes noisy-investigate
alternator belt splitting,front brake discs rusty-scored,springs rustings,front suspension bushes
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
alternator belt splitting,front brake discs rusty-scored,springs rustings,front suspension bushes
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RL07 LFU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 RL07 LFU, 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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RL07 LFU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2007.
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