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KA57 LXF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

179,398 mi
Last recorded179,398 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 LXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 179,398 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 179,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT ARM SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR ARM SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 171,045 miles

SERVICE 'B' DUE IN 13 DAYS

Fail 15 Nov 2018 171,045 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing LOCKING WHEEL BOLT (5.2.1 (a) (i))

SERVICE 'B' DUE IN 13 DAYS

Pass 15 Nov 2017 164,245 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 164,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INSIDE SHOULDER (4.1.D.1b)

225/55R16 TOYO PROXES T1 SPORT

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INSIDE (4.1.E.1)

REQUIRES ALIGNMENT

Pass 20 Jan 2017 156,430 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 156,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/55R16 - AVON ZV5 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit DOWN TO TREAD WEAR BARS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit DOWN TO TREAD WEAR BARS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 144,377 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0 mm (3.5.1g)

REQUIRES ALIGNMENT AS FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE

Pass 29 Jan 2014 112,631 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 112,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

requires tracking

Pass 18 Dec 2012 92,569 miles

225/55YR16 CONTI

FRONT DISCS ARE WORN

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

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

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)

REAR DISCS ARE PITTED

Pass 20 Dec 2011 73,413 miles

225/55WR16

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 56,644 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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KA57 LXF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KA57 LXF, 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 KA57 LXF registered?

KA57 LXF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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