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LS57 FNW

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

181,239 mi
Last recorded181,239 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 181,239 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f droplink has slight play

Fail 29 Dec 2017 181,239 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f droplink has slight play

Fail 22 Dec 2017 180,852 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Side repeater not working mirror badly damaged, may require new mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 159,370 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 159,370 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 141,083 miles

Offside Rear indicator bulb

rear pads slightly low

Fail 24 Oct 2015 141,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear indicator bulb

rear pads slightly low

Pass 18 Oct 2014 126,649 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 119,090 miles

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

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

off side front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 28 Sep 2013 118,988 miles

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

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

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

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

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

off side front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 27 Oct 2012 112,248 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 102,803 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 80,971 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 FNW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FNW, 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 FNW registered?

LS57 FNW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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