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LC57 BXJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,424 mi
Last recorded109,424 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

RegistrationLC57 BXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 109,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tread area worn very low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 109,326 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tread area worn very low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 100,425 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 89,763 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2023 89,761 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2022 79,449 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 67,224 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 67,057 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 56,479 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 45,146 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slightly dimmers when other lights turned on (brake light, indicator etc) (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 31,718 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 28,143 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 28,141 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 25,308 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 24,199 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 21,948 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 19,186 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Oct 2012 16,741 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 14,167 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 11,422 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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LC57 BXJ 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 80%.

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 LC57 BXJ, 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 LC57 BXJ registered?

LC57 BXJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 November 2007.

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