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LC57 HTA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,197 mi
Last recorded124,197 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC57 HTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 124,197 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 120,799 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 115,851 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 112,395 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 109,185 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 109,182 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 106,022 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 104,712 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 104,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 101,889 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 94,831 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Various stone chips to windscreen

Pass 6 Oct 2017 89,257 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 82,109 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 82,106 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 72,743 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 63,516 miles

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

nearside front tyre inner edge worn.

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 22 Oct 2013 53,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 45,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Offside front wheel has slight buckle.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2012 45,230 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Offside front wheel has slight buckle.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2011 36,389 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 36,388 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Oct 2010 28,217 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 10,663 miles

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

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

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 HTA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LC57 HTA, 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 HTA registered?

LC57 HTA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2007.

Is LC57 HTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC57 HTA shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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