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LG57 DXW

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,685 mi
Last recorded134,685 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 DXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2024 134,685 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle service brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 125,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 125,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 119,150 miles

Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Check strap broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 119,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control arm bush split open (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Check strap broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 115,736 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 115,736 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both rear link arm joints worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs worn and lipped on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 112,409 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 103,271 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 91,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONTROL ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONTROL ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 91,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONTROL ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 2.5MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONTROL ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 80,889 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 80,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 69,454 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 3 Jan 2017 69,452 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Jan 2016 57,776 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 42,706 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 40,597 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 36,148 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 30,385 miles

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 9 Sep 2011 25,068 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 17,972 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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LG57 DXW 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 68.2%.

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 DXW, 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 LG57 DXW registered?

LG57 DXW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2007.

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