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LV57 YCW

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,310 mi
Last recorded118,310 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 YCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 118,310 miles

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

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

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

Offside Mirror Loose

Fail 4 Aug 2020 118,310 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Mirror Loose

Pass 16 May 2019 107,052 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 May 2019 107,052 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 May 2018 95,327 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres smooth on inner edges

Fail 16 May 2018 95,327 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres smooth on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2017 84,587 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 84,449 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

registration plate delaminated front anr rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 72,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

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

N/S/F tyre devoid of tread on both edges

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre wearing on both edges

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 16 May 2016 72,386 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16/h (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

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

N/S/F tyre devoid of tread on both edges

N/S/R puncture

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F tyre wearing on both edges

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 11 May 2015 62,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 May 2014 51,783 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake wear indicator illuminated

front registration plate deteriorated

offside stop lamp reflector faulty

Pass 3 May 2013 40,735 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Scratch to windscreen on O/S

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 26,856 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 16,960 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 16,960 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s door mirror glass broken

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 YCW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YCW, 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 YCW registered?

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

Is LV57 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV57 YCW shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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