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LR57 XBZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,460 mi
Last recorded109,460 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2023 109,460 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to osr flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rear outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 107,344 miles

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

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

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))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 104,300 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 102,617 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2019 102,218 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 99,877 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 96,035 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 96,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 93,179 miles

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

cuts in offside rear tyre inner wall not to cores or ply

Fail 18 May 2016 93,178 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear one off the two (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

cuts in offside rear tyre inner wall not to cores or ply

Pass 20 May 2015 89,206 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 82,680 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 74,398 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 74,338 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 67,013 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 58,830 miles

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

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

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 XBZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR57 XBZ registered?

LR57 XBZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2007.

Is LR57 XBZ safe to buy?

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