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LD57 RHU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

211,493 mi
Last recorded211,493 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 RHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 211,493 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 211,493 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 193,099 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 187,533 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 174,598 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 161,025 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 161,025 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 155,072 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2020 155,072 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2019 149,720 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 139,202 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel some slight play in steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 126,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has outer side wall damage

Nearside Rear Tyre has outer side wall damage

Fail 18 Aug 2017 126,306 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has outer side wall damage

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has outer side wall damage

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 113,439 miles

Offside Front wheel has slight damage to outer edge

Fail 8 Aug 2016 113,439 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel has slight damage to outer edge

Pass 12 Aug 2015 100,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2014 90,272 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 78,207 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 65,866 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake pedal anti-slip pad worn through

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2011 52,620 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 40,999 miles

rear brake pads getting low

slight play both inner rack joints

slight play in both front lower arm front bushes

very slight freeplay at steering wheel

Fail 29 Sep 2010 40,999 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pads getting low

slight play both inner rack joints

slight play in both front lower arm front bushes

very slight freeplay at steering wheel

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 RHU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol 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 LD57 RHU, 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 RHU registered?

LD57 RHU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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