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LJ57 YXH

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

156,169 mi
Last recorded156,169 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 YXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 156,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 145,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 129,432 miles

Front Brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

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

Rear Brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

Fail 31 Aug 2023 129,432 miles

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

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

Rear Brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

Pass 30 Aug 2022 101,664 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 100,376 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 89,560 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 88,573 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 81,015 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 74,150 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 67,258 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 58,283 miles

Both front pads are 80% worn

Both rear tyres are on 3mm wearing thin

Nearside front one position bulb not working

Offside front mirror indicator has condensation

Offside front one position bulb not working

both front disc has lipped

Pass 1 Aug 2014 48,202 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 37,851 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 27,628 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 25,359 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 19,377 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 YXH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YXH, 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 YXH registered?

LJ57 YXH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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