CarVerify

Free Car Check

LG57 DWZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

75,594 mi
Last recorded75,594 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 DWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 75,594 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 13 Jul 2026 75,542 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 29 May 2025 65,792 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 65,587 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 58,050 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 57,446 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed fully retracted (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall as marked 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger rusted through and adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 2mm wear bars 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 48,916 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 47,985 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 46,665 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 42,115 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 39,512 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 35,813 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 35,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord show under load (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 32,274 miles

exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2017 32,274 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2016 29,292 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 29,292 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 26,272 miles

Nearside front tyre worn bald on the outer edge

Offside front tyre worn low on the inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2014 22,924 miles

nearside front tyre has poor condition on outer side wall

offside front tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 16 Aug 2013 19,090 miles

nearside and offside rear seats. child seats fitted,not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

nearside front tyre, cut in sidewall not considered excessive.

Fail 16 Aug 2013 19,088 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

brake wear lamp staying lit (indicates a fault)

nearside and offside rear seats. child seats fitted,not allowing full inspection of seat belt.

nearside front tyre, cut in sidewall not considered excessive.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 17,326 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 11,952 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 10,913 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LG57 DWZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LG57 DWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LG57 DWZ?

You can check the full history of LG57 DWZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LG57 DWZ registered?

LG57 DWZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is LG57 DWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG57 DWZ shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LG57 DWZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LG57 DWZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.