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AK57 LAO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

144,007 mi
Last recorded144,007 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 LAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 144,007 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area worn low and down to 3mm in tread area of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease at cv joint (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area of tyre worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe front mounting points for offside and nearside of subframe on body corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 140,574 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread area worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened arm mounting on rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv gaiter leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 140,570 miles

Nearside Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened arm mounting of rear subframe corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside steel brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread area worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened arm mounting on rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv gaiter leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of offside front to rear steel brake pipe at flexi hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 137,054 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 137,050 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 133,347 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 133,344 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 130,984 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above rear subframe, (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 127,926 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sections of front to rear steel pipes by rear subframe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

EML warning light illuminates intermittently

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside of rear subframe in component mounting areas corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 127,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear sections of front to rear steel pipes by rear subframe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

EML warning light illuminates intermittently

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside of rear subframe in component mounting areas corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 125,460 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front steel pipes to flexi hoses covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rear steel pipes to flexi hoses covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking in tread areas of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 122,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 119,193 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion to rear axle where rear control arm bolts on

Offside Rear corrosion to rear axle where control arm bolts on

Fail 29 Aug 2018 119,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear corrosion to rear axle where rear control arm bolts on

Offside Rear corrosion to rear axle where control arm bolts on

Pass 21 Aug 2017 115,561 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 111,655 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 105,782 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 97,959 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 97,959 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 90,199 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 83,215 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 74,454 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 64,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn on edges

o/s wiper poor

Pass 23 Aug 2010 64,329 miles

front tyres worn on edges

o/s wiper poor

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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AK57 LAO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AK57 LAO, 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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AK57 LAO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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