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LK57 OEY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,473 mi
Last recorded60,473 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK57 OEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2021 60,473 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No Beam Pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No Beam Pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 55,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 55,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 49,996 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 49,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 43,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted covering some components

Pass 5 Oct 2017 40,862 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 5 Oct 2017 40,862 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

engine cover and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Oct 2016 37,722 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted blocking view to some items

Pass 27 Oct 2015 35,083 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 35,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 31,634 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 27,664 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 22,807 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 17,807 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 14,925 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 OEY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OEY, 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 OEY registered?

LK57 OEY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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