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LN57 WFU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

177,878 mi
Last recorded177,878 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN57 WFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 177,878 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 177,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 161,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 150,917 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 137,278 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 135,426 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2018 129,878 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2018 129,878 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 124,349 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

osf tyre has sidewall cut

Pass 19 Dec 2016 119,531 miles

Offside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 119,531 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb477 (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 108,068 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 17 Dec 2014 97,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2014 97,590 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 84,912 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre outer side wall has a cut not deep enough to reach the cords or ply

Pass 28 Nov 2012 68,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2012 68,569 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2011 51,388 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Sep 2010 30,843 miles

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

full underbody shields fitted

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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LN57 WFU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LN57 WFU, 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 LN57 WFU registered?

LN57 WFU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 October 2007.

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