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LS57 BKV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

113,148 mi
Last recorded113,148 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 BKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 113,148 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 105,458 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 90,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 71,203 miles

Offside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

tyre pressure light on

Pass 2 Sep 2022 60,453 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 57,355 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 53,990 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 50,897 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 50,897 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 48,514 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 45,070 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 40,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2016 40,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2015 35,962 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2015 35,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 31,930 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

deep cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 26 Aug 2014 31,930 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

deep cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 17 Oct 2013 28,571 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 22,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2011 17,349 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 13,043 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 13,043 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 BKV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BKV, 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 BKV registered?

LS57 BKV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2007.

Is LS57 BKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS57 BKV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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