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LD57 GHV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,298 mi
Last recorded161,298 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 GHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 161,298 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 147,961 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrode in clip above rear differential (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 147,956 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush aluminium (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrode in clip above rear differential (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 130,343 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 110,158 miles

Front tyres worn uneven inner edge 225/45/17

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 110,124 miles

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

Front tyres worn uneven inner edge 225/45/17

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 87,797 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 87,739 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 78,218 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2015 66,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2015 66,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 55,193 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 55,129 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2013 41,178 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 32,799 miles

unable to see front pads

Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,980 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn and slight runout

Pass 9 Apr 2010 17,422 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on edges and cracking

offside front tyre worn low inner edge and cracking

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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LD57 GHV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LD57 GHV, 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 LD57 GHV registered?

LD57 GHV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2007.

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