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LR57 HYT

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

199,523 mi
Last recorded199,523 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR57 HYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 199,523 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 181,723 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 173,782 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyres wearing close to tread wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen has slight damage

Pass 23 Sep 2023 165,183 miles

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2022 158,685 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 153,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 143,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 143,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across back axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 133,215 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 117,767 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 102,386 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 86,456 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 64,858 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 64,858 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 60,366 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 47,151 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 42,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2011 39,923 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 36,993 miles

child seats fitted to the offside and nearside rear

Fail 24 Aug 2010 36,958 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seats fitted to the offside and nearside rear

the offside rear tyre has a small cut not in excess of 25 mm

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 HYT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 LR57 HYT, 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 LR57 HYT registered?

LR57 HYT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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