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HV57 LFR

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

156,955 mi
Last recorded156,955 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 LFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2026 156,955 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 144,016 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 129,947 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 116,829 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 100,257 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 87,437 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 74,129 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 71,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 71,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 62,772 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 54,434 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 44,312 miles

Offside Rear tyre side wall damaged kirbed

Fail 4 Nov 2016 43,993 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre side wall damaged kirbed

Pass 6 Nov 2015 33,938 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 23,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Small chips in windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2014 23,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers smear screen slightly

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 22,154 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 19,446 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 15,228 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 10,819 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 10,819 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HV57 LFR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 HV57 LFR, 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 HV57 LFR registered?

HV57 LFR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2007.

Is HV57 LFR safe to buy?

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