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LS57 BCF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

114,344 mi
Last recorded114,344 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 BCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2026 114,344 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2026 114,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 113,015 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear backing plates corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Poorly made and mounted (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 111,907 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 110,303 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear supports broken but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 110,303 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and rear supports broken but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 107,516 miles

Exhaust centre coupling corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake requires adjustment

Fail 11 Oct 2022 107,513 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded through within 30cm of suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust centre coupling corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 104,755 miles

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Badly routed rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 102,109 miles

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Has Been repaired but not to manufacturers standard (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 100,019 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 93,109 miles

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))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 93,109 miles

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 86,971 miles

plastic covers underside

Fail 12 Oct 2017 86,971 miles

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

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

plastic covers underside

Pass 12 Oct 2016 78,935 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 78,935 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 70,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 62,581 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 62,581 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,202 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 54,202 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 43,758 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 33,911 miles

n.s.r tyre tred 3mm

o.s.r tyre tred 3mm

Pass 3 Sep 2010 26,447 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 BCF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LS57 BCF, 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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LS57 BCF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2007.

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