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LJ57 GVG

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

200,797 mi
Last recorded200,797 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 GVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 200,797 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn release button (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides/inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 200,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn release button (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides/inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 183,366 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded on end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded on end (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 171,301 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 171,052 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

N/s/f anti roll bar link rod dust cover slightly damaged

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 159,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 146,657 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 140,755 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 127,635 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 112,878 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 102,899 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 95,511 miles

front disc's slightly worn

n/s/r tyre getting low in centre and is slightly stepped on inner edge

o/s/r tyre slightly stepped on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2015 80,991 miles

all tyre slightly stepped on inner edges

front disc's slightly grooved

Pass 7 Aug 2014 59,359 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 50,968 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 43,490 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 33,854 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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LJ57 GVG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LJ57 GVG, 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 LJ57 GVG registered?

LJ57 GVG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2007.

Is LJ57 GVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ57 GVG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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