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LS57 BBZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,734 mi
Last recorded147,734 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 BBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 147,734 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both said (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin both said (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both said (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2023 147,463 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 146,972 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 123,979 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 111,538 miles

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Nov 2020 110,511 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 107,619 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 103,530 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 96,589 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 92,714 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 92,714 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2015 89,789 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 85,412 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 79,658 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 73,536 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 56,180 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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LS57 BBZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LS57 BBZ, 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 LS57 BBZ registered?

LS57 BBZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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