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LK57 LZU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

90,185 mi
Last recorded90,185 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK57 LZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 90,185 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 88,310 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 83,593 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 83,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 79,728 miles

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

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

Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute BOTH SIDES (4.4.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 75,253 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 71,275 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 66,832 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 61,569 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 56,266 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 52,085 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 47,306 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 47,302 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 42,763 miles

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 38,855 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 34,409 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 29,706 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 24,846 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 LZU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK57 LZU registered?

LK57 LZU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2007.

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The MOT history for LK57 LZU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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