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HG57 LYW

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

108,257 mi
Last recorded108,257 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 LYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 108,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 108,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 103,594 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 96,750 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front & Back All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Outer Edge , Cracking on Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Outer Edge ,Cut on Outer Sidewall, Cracking on Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Shock Absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyres Cracking On Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 96,750 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front & Back All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Outer Edge , Cracking on Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Outer Edge ,Cut on Outer Sidewall, Cracking on Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Shock Absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyres Cracking On Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 89,803 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 89,769 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 82,384 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 82,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 79,377 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 79,252 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2019 75,149 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 68,155 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 68,152 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 56,440 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 48,011 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 44,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 38,825 miles

unable to fully inspect underside as undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2013 38,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

unable to fully inspect underside as undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2012 33,785 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 27,915 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 27,915 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 18,304 miles

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

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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HG57 LYW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HG57 LYW, 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 HG57 LYW registered?

HG57 LYW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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The MOT history for HG57 LYW shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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