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KM57 LXU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,259 mi
Last recorded122,259 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM57 LXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 122,259 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play nsf rack worn getting close on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower spring arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 120,385 miles

Brake locking device ineffective nsf osf pad pin loose not in fully (1.1.21 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury light damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack arm worn close getting on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 116,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow mid and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack arm has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arm and suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 116,715 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow mid and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack arm has play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 111,028 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered in under seal or grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened plastic covers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play front wheel bearing have slight float play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 103,662 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 96,305 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 90,169 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 81,566 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 81,565 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 81,068 miles

advise rear silencer to be replaced

Pass 24 Nov 2017 74,428 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 74,428 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 67,181 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 60,844 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 60,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 55,029 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 55,029 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 48,414 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 42,922 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 35,393 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 28,070 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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KM57 LXU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KM57 LXU, 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 KM57 LXU registered?

KM57 LXU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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