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LG57 TXX

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,032 mi
Last recorded70,032 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 TXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 70,032 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 66,284 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 66,283 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 63,751 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 63,731 miles

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

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 62,362 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2022 62,362 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative LOW TYRE PRESSURE ON ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 61,221 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 61,130 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn & lipped on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 59,415 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 54,071 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 54,071 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 53,271 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 49,003 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 45,289 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 45,289 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 40,971 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 36,289 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 32,578 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 28,244 miles

22% imbalance on front brakes

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 23,134 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 18,113 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 TXX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TXX, 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 TXX registered?

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

Is LG57 TXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG57 TXX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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