MOT Status
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166,117 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
brake pedal rubber worn
rear brake pipe corroded
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
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was LS57 VTE registered?
LS57 VTE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2007.
Is LS57 VTE safe to buy?
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