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LR57 HNJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

139,531 mi
Last recorded139,531 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR57 HNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 139,531 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper damaged /slightly loose

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 139,523 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front bumper damaged /slightly loose

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 132,445 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2025 132,445 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 129,950 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 129,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 125,256 miles

Front brake slight imbalance

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front top strut mount worn/rough

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 125,237 miles

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

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

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

Front brake slight imbalance

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front top strut mount worn/rough

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 117,814 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2022 117,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 May 2021 110,719 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 May 2021 110,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 105,523 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 97,344 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 May 2019 97,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 88,612 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 88,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 77,695 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 63,391 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 51,197 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 51,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 41,461 miles

nearside handbrake slightly lower on effort

some inner edge wear on front tyres

Pass 9 Jul 2013 34,709 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 34,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 31,163 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 26,156 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 22,128 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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LR57 HNJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LR57 HNJ, 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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LR57 HNJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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