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LT57 JTU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,079 mi
Last recorded55,079 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT57 JTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 55,079 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear by ferells (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 53,582 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 53,582 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 51,948 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 51,948 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 50,267 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 47,945 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 44,285 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 39,623 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 34,800 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 30,378 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 30,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2015 30,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 27,022 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 24,187 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 20,750 miles

both front tyres outer sidewalls cut

Fail 22 Aug 2012 20,750 miles

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

both front tyres outer sidewalls cut

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2011 17,737 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 14,286 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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LT57 JTU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LT57 JTU, 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 LT57 JTU registered?

LT57 JTU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2007.

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The MOT history for LT57 JTU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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