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LS57 BFO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

212,418 mi
Last recorded212,418 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 BFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 212,418 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S + O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under-Trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2023 198,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 198,948 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 195,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Apr 2022 195,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Apr 2021 185,384 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 185,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 172,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear most, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges, (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable support bracket insecure,

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 172,617 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear most, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges, (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear hand brake cable support bracket insecure,

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

Pass 31 May 2019 156,780 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

knock in steering,

Pass 30 May 2018 143,272 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on both edges, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 May 2018 143,272 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on both edges, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 135,924 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Inner both tyres slightly worn,

Fail 5 Jun 2017 135,924 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both sides,& flashing. (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Inner both tyres slightly worn,

Pass 7 Jun 2016 128,957 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 128,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to the brakehose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 121,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2014 111,775 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 104,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Aug 2012 96,711 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 72,656 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 56,404 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 BFO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BFO, 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 BFO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2007.

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