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LX57 VBK

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

65,173 mi
Last recorded65,173 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 VBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 65,173 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

undertrays not allowing full inspection of vehicle underside

Pass 26 Nov 2024 63,754 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2023 62,187 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear subframe corroded

rear seats not in use

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2022 60,938 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear seats not in use

Fail 30 Nov 2022 60,937 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear seats not in use

Pass 1 Dec 2021 59,704 miles

general underbody corrosion

rear seats not in use

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2020 58,756 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion to underbody

rear seats not in use

Pass 16 Dec 2019 57,914 miles

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

rear seats not in use

under-trays fitted to all of underside

Pass 20 Nov 2018 56,013 miles

under-trays fitted all of underside

Pass 21 Nov 2017 53,742 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Nov 2016 51,045 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2015 48,099 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 44,954 miles

some minor wiper blade damage to ns swept area of windscreen

Pass 5 Dec 2013 40,303 miles

slight wear to both front brake discs

slight wear to inner edge of os rear tyre

some wear to both edges of ns front tyre

some wiper blade damage to windscreen

Pass 20 Nov 2012 35,692 miles

some wear to ns front tyre on outer edge

some wiper blade damage to windscreen

Pass 8 Dec 2011 31,208 miles

slight wear to outer edge of ns front tyre

some wiper blade damage to windscreen

Pass 15 Dec 2010 27,478 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 27,107 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 27,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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LX57 VBK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 LX57 VBK, 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 LX57 VBK registered?

LX57 VBK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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