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LK57 JLU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

67,249 mi
Last recorded67,249 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK57 JLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 67,249 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 67,249 miles

Windscreen wiper not working front (3.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working front (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 67,243 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 60,766 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 May 2024 54,115 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 52,326 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 50,372 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 48,047 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 46,513 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 44,529 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 44,528 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 40,900 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 39,898 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Upward facing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 37,897 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Upward facing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 33,710 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front tyre worn bold outter edge

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2015 29,707 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 24,635 miles

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

Front brake disc's worn

Pass 25 Nov 2013 21,259 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 17,802 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 14,441 miles

emissions too low to record readings

Pass 20 Nov 2010 10,941 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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LK57 JLU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LK57 JLU, 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 LK57 JLU registered?

LK57 JLU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2007.

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