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LS57 JSZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

124,483 mi
Last recorded124,483 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 124,483 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 120,160 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 120,125 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 120,040 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.33mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 116,953 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe that runs over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 116,933 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure rear bracket snaped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bot fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 109,464 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 105,856 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 105,682 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On the downward angle from the fuel tank. Advised to replace. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspect rear brake shoes are wearing

Pass 3 Jan 2019 101,320 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 101,281 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 100,400 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 100,382 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine and undercovers fitted.

Fail 19 Jun 2017 100,301 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 91,525 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 91,523 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 91,523 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 83,758 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 73,321 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 73,320 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 61,709 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 61,709 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 40,572 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 13,502 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 JSZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 JSZ, 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 JSZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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