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LR57 TVW

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,410 mi
Last recorded144,410 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 144,410 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 137,285 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2019 126,132 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

anti roll bar dust cover slightly cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2018 123,155 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 117,746 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded boot floor (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 117,745 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper area (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded boot floor (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 117,742 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking main chassis brake pipe in centre (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

inner edge of both rear tyres wearing

Pass 5 Apr 2016 98,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 88,496 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 83,917 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 83,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 71,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 59,288 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 46,051 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 37,518 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 TVW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TVW, 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 TVW registered?

LR57 TVW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 October 2007.

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