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SP07 LUA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,128 mi
Last recorded117,128 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 LUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 117,128 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 111,625 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 103,734 miles

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

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2022 96,711 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 86,514 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 86,326 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 80,853 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 71,790 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 71,790 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 64,297 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 61,689 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 59,781 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 59,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 58,456 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 55,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2012 51,723 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 47,662 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 44,962 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 44,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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SP07 LUA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 SP07 LUA, 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 SP07 LUA registered?

SP07 LUA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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The MOT history for SP07 LUA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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