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LS57 JXY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,480 mi
Last recorded130,480 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 JXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 130,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 124,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 124,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 117,758 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 117,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 117,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside parking brake performance poor, requirements just met

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 115,157 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 112,866 miles

Corrosion present to O/S rear of bodywork and underside of vehicle.

Engine covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Under vehicle covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 112,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Corrosion present to O/S rear of bodywork and underside of vehicle.

Engine covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Under vehicle covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 104,575 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 104,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components rear tie bar fitted incorrectly rubbing on chassis (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

parking brake light on

Pass 2 Nov 2017 97,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.92mm - 225/45 R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has damage to outer sidewall - 225/45 R17

Fail 2 Nov 2017 97,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm @0.76mm - 245/40 R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm @1.36mm - 245/40 R17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.92mm - 225/45 R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has damage to outer sidewall - 225/45 R17

Pass 3 Nov 2016 85,550 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 73,279 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 65,022 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 61,391 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 47,837 miles

full top and bottom vehicle protection covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 12 Jun 2012 42,772 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 42,772 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 35,460 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 26,102 miles

adv n/s/f tyre has slight cut in side wall but not showing cords

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 JXY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,149cc 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 JXY, 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 JXY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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