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LJ57 ZMU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

107,276 mi
Last recorded107,276 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 107,276 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2025 105,765 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 103,654 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 101,319 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth RUBBER WORN ON EDGE (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 98,510 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 92,686 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 139,745 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 139,738 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 78,493 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 72,007 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2017 66,287 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both side front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 62,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 54,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,702 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre has damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 3 May 2013 40,244 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 32,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 27,925 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 18,941 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges & slight sidewall damage to nearside front.

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 ZMU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 ZMU, 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 ZMU registered?

LJ57 ZMU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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