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LS57 XLU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,237 mi
Last recorded77,237 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS57 XLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 77,237 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2025 76,738 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 76,717 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 76,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 75,167 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 68,421 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

undertray and engine covers are fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 6 Nov 2020 67,043 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 65,533 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 65,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 60,394 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 56,298 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 50,309 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 43,290 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 43,290 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 37,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Dec 2014 37,871 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 32,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2013 31,636 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 27,747 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 27,747 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 22,907 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 18,160 miles

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 XLU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XLU, 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 XLU registered?

LS57 XLU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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