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LR57 XCU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,184 mi
Last recorded82,184 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR57 XCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2022 82,184 miles

Emissions not tested engine governor does not release (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 78,344 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 78,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 69,728 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 64,254 miles

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

advise nearside parking brake shows lower effort.

Fail 19 Dec 2018 64,254 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

advise parking brake warning displayed.

Pass 4 Oct 2017 57,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 57,885 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 52,684 miles

advise brake pedal rubber worn.

advise parking brake pedal rubber missing.

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 52,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint track control arm ball joint. (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

advise brake pedal rubber worn.

advise parking brake pedal rubber missing.

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 45,958 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 45,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 45,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 40,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 40,478 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 38,612 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 38,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 36,124 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 33,630 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 31,589 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 XCU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XCU, 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 XCU registered?

LR57 XCU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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