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LV57 YBY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

181,897 mi
Last recorded181,897 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 YBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 181,897 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 180,450 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 175,464 miles

Offside Front wheel rim slight damage.

Fail 20 Oct 2021 175,464 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn frontmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel rim slight damage.

Pass 11 Jun 2020 160,522 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 145,682 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 145,681 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 145,214 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam UNABLE TO CHECK AIM (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear OUTER STOP/TAIL LIGHT IN-OP.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive STRONG ADVISE SIGNS OF OIL ON EXHAUST. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 130,956 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 117,541 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED.

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGES.

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance CONDENSATION IN LENSE (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED. ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 117,541 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ENGINE LIGHT ON FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGES.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance CONDENSATION IN LENSE (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak FURTHER INVESTIGATION REQUIRED. ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 105,399 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F AND N/S/F THRUST ARM BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play O/S/ AND N/S (2.5.A.3c)

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

O/S/R TYRE 3MM TREAD

Fail 7 Apr 2015 91,924 miles

Advise brake fluid top-up.

Brake pad wear message on dashboard.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight cuts to Nearside front tyre wall.

Pass 7 Apr 2015 91,924 miles

Advise brake fluid top-up.

Brake pad wear message on dashboard.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight cuts to Nearside front tyre wall.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 78,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2012 60,985 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 60,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 48,372 miles

n/s/f o/s/f and n/s/r tyres down to 2min advise replacement

Pass 23 Nov 2010 36,443 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 YBY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LV57 YBY, 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 YBY registered?

LV57 YBY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 2007.

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