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LS57 JSX

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,516 mi
Last recorded121,516 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 121,516 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 121,516 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 110,307 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 101,929 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 101,922 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 100,224 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 100,224 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 97,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 91,789 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 86,248 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 86,234 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 80,997 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 80,986 miles

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

205/55R16 91H

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BELOW LEGAL LIMIT ON EDGES

Pass 9 Dec 2010 76,558 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 76,557 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 JSX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JSX, 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 JSX registered?

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

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