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LT57 TVF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,915 mi
Last recorded57,915 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT57 TVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 57,915 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 56,417 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 56,417 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 54,232 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2024 54,232 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 50,837 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 47,990 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 44,953 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 44,952 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 42,522 miles

advise , near side front , seat headrest missing

Fail 11 Feb 2020 42,522 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

advise , near side front , seat headrest missing

Pass 25 Jan 2019 39,936 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 37,272 miles

advise near side front tyre outer side wall damaged but still legal

Pass 13 Jan 2017 34,808 miles

advise both front tyres are starting to perish

advise off side rear outer wheel rim damaged

Fail 12 Jan 2017 34,807 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise both front tyres are starting to perish

advise off side rear outer wheel rim damaged

advise wiper operation smeary

Pass 15 Sep 2015 31,546 miles

advise 2x child seats fitted, unable to fully inspect adult seat belts

Fail 15 Sep 2015 31,546 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise 2x child seats fitted, unable to fully inspect adult seat belts

Pass 10 Jun 2014 28,910 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 26,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 22,744 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 18,624 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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LT57 TVF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LT57 TVF, 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 TVF registered?

LT57 TVF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2007.

Is LT57 TVF safe to buy?

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