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LS57 VSL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

111,683 mi
Last recorded111,683 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 111,683 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Various underside corrosion

Fail 21 May 2026 111,683 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Various underside corrosion

Pass 27 May 2025 109,618 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front and rear bumper slight damaged

Nearside Front side mirror cover slight damaged

Fail 27 May 2025 109,618 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front and rear bumper slight damaged

Nearside Front side mirror cover slight damaged

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 107,245 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 107,225 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 104,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 May 2023 104,998 miles

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2022 103,189 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 101,345 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 101,339 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 100,440 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 77,884 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 77,884 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 52,534 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 50,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 45,471 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 45,471 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 36,183 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 30,534 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 24,744 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 20,780 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 14,083 miles

engine warning lamp on

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 VSL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VSL, 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 VSL registered?

LS57 VSL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2007.

Is LS57 VSL safe to buy?

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