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LK57 MZY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,792 mi
Last recorded72,792 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 72,792 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2026 72,792 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2025 66,375 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 62,354 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 62,340 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected tie bar mount corroded/fractured & no longer attached - marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes at under-tray (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 61,138 miles

Nearside Front metal brake pipe to brake rubber hose rusting

Offside Front metal brake pipe to brake rubber hose rusting

Fail 5 Sep 2023 61,138 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front metal brake pipe to brake rubber hose rusting

Offside Front metal brake pipe to brake rubber hose rusting

Pass 22 Sep 2022 58,456 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 55,880 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 53,414 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 50,020 miles

Nearside Rear Outer wall damaged tyre just in spec

Offside Front beam pattern just in spec

Pass 29 Aug 2018 45,556 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 41,988 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 38,408 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 4 Sep 2015 34,583 miles

Nearside Front worn close to wear bands

Offside Front worn close to wear bands

Offside Rear worn close to wear bands

brake pads low all round

Pass 19 Sep 2014 31,374 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 27,792 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 24,529 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 20,915 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 16,710 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 MZY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MZY, 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 MZY registered?

LK57 MZY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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