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LS57 VTT

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

59,680 mi
Last recorded59,680 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 59,680 miles

Low effort on offside parking brake

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

Rear subframe very rusty

Fail 1 Dec 2025 59,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Low effort on offside parking brake

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

Rear subframe very rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2024 57,635 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread badly cracked and down to wear bars

Offside rear tyre tread badly cracked, bald on inner edge and close to wear bars

Rear subframe rusty

Very low effort on offside parking brake

Fail 10 Dec 2024 57,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside rear tyre tread badly cracked and down to wear bars

Offside rear tyre tread badly cracked, bald on inner edge and close to wear bars

Rear subframe rusty

Very low effort on offside parking brake

Pass 5 Dec 2023 55,986 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and tread cracking

Low effort on offside parking brake

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 23 Dec 2022 53,837 miles

Rear subframe rusty

Fail 15 Dec 2022 53,802 miles

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

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

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

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 20 Dec 2021 51,548 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 51,538 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 49,180 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 49,180 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 47,674 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 45,193 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 42,164 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 38,776 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre bald on edges

Fail 13 Dec 2016 38,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 R16 91V (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 R16 91V (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre bald on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2015 34,315 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre close to tread wear bars

Fail 21 Dec 2015 34,315 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre close to tread wear bars

Pass 18 Dec 2014 29,594 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 24,583 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2013 24,583 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 20,514 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 17,150 miles

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 23 Dec 2010 13,911 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 13,609 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 13,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 VTT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VTT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS57 VTT registered?

LS57 VTT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is LS57 VTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS57 VTT shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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