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AP57 LXS

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,619 mi
Last recorded177,619 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 LXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 177,619 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 18 Aug 2025 170,305 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 170,305 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 165,727 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 157,288 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 157,288 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 148,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 137,714 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front lower arm front bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and VERY worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 127,131 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Rear sub frame bushes deterioated

eml light on

Fail 12 Aug 2019 127,123 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Rear sub frame bushes deterioated

eml light on

Pass 20 Aug 2018 112,546 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 95,863 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 95,863 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 83,833 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 71,095 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 60,651 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 51,984 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,424 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 37,260 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 27,940 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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AP57 LXS 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 80%.

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 AP57 LXS, 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 AP57 LXS registered?

AP57 LXS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2007.

Is AP57 LXS safe to buy?

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