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LM57 FZE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,241 mi
Last recorded114,241 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 FZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 114,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2026 114,237 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front sidelight dim in operation

Pass 7 Apr 2025 58,429 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 49,713 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 42,561 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2022 42,103 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2022 42,103 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 41,540 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 40,817 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 39,301 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 39,301 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 35,990 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 33,507 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Oct 2016 30,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread perishing

Fail 14 Oct 2016 30,396 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread perishing

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 27,219 miles

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 17 Oct 2015 27,219 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 15 Oct 2014 24,754 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 21,331 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 21,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 18,171 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 14,476 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 11,657 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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LM57 FZE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 LM57 FZE, 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 LM57 FZE registered?

LM57 FZE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2007.

Is LM57 FZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM57 FZE shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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