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LS57 VTE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

166,117 mi
Last recorded166,117 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 166,117 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 161,904 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 156,714 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 153,882 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside also both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

covers and shields fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2021 149,217 miles

under vehicle corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides - o/s/ heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

break fluid seems to be contaminated

covers + shields fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2021 149,182 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements 15% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides - o/s/ heavily cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

break fluid seems to be contaminated

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 136,248 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 123,433 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 123,430 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2018 108,522 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under body sill cover fitted all under body cover fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2018 108,522 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under body sill cover fitted all under body cover fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2018 107,178 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2017 104,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 104,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 93,921 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2016 93,921 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake pedal rubber worn

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2015 80,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 80,045 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 60,917 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 60,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 51,787 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 46,185 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 32,128 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)

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 VTE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 VTE, 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 VTE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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