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LV57 XEB

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,001 mi
Last recorded138,001 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 XEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 138,001 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2025 133,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material exposed - near wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play As marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2024 130,392 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 127,015 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 123,208 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 115,754 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components" "Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay,

Fail 12 Apr 2021 115,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components" "Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay,

Pass 31 Oct 2019 98,249 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 85,382 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 73,099 miles

engine covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Nov 2017 73,097 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres are perished and cracking

engine covers and under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Jun 2017 71,802 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 64,258 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 64,258 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 54,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 46,537 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 36,040 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 36,040 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 25,199 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 13,407 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 XEB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LV57 XEB, 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 XEB registered?

LV57 XEB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2007.

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