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CV57 LHT

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,394 mi
Last recorded152,394 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 LHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 152,394 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 152,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 134,716 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 129,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2022 129,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 128,448 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake insecure brake calliper lower bolt missing (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened DANGEROUS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability broken away from subframe (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Plastic covers on n/s/r & o/s/r lower suspension arms

Plastic sill & under floor covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2020 111,290 miles

Damage to front number plate

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Plastic sill & under side covers fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2020 111,290 miles

Damage to front number plate

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Plastic sill & under side covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2019 101,088 miles

Damage to front number plate

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

O/s side repeater in poor condition

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre size 205/55/16 fitted all round

Fail 13 Nov 2019 101,088 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Damage to front number plate

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

O/s side repeater in poor condition

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre size 205/55/16 fitted all round

Pass 14 Nov 2018 89,471 miles

Damage to front number plate

Parking light not working

Pass 13 Nov 2017 76,184 miles

Parking brake has only just met requirements

Pre-safe inoperative warning on

Fail 13 Nov 2017 76,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Objects on rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Parking brake has only just met requirements

Pre-safe inoperative warning on

Pass 11 Nov 2016 64,545 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 49,534 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 37,519 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 30,975 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 27,902 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 22,222 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 18,408 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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CV57 LHT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CV57 LHT, 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 CV57 LHT registered?

CV57 LHT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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