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LV57 GFE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,666 mi
Last recorded112,666 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 GFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 112,666 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 112,600 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 107,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 107,100 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 102,912 miles

parking brake only 18%

Pass 14 Feb 2020 99,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 99,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 93,681 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 87,303 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 87,005 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 86,999 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 81,906 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 72,706 miles

Engine bay covers fitted

Outer sill cover fitted

Vehicle under body panels fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2015 72,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint camber arm (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine bay covers fitted

Outer sill cover fitted

Vehicle under body panels fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2014 63,510 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 53,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2013 53,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2012 43,603 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 32,557 miles

under panels fitted unable to inspect unerside fully

Pass 11 Dec 2010 22,756 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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LV57 GFE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LV57 GFE, 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 LV57 GFE registered?

LV57 GFE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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