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LX57 VBM

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,486 mi
Last recorded98,486 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 VBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 98,486 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 92,535 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Oct 2023 92,535 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 85,305 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 78,451 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 14 Oct 2020 72,659 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 64,562 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 57,241 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 52,249 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 49,091 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 46,306 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 42,450 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 42,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 37,809 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 32,944 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 28,120 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

advise both fronbt tyres wearing unevenly inner edges.

advise front brake pads inner wearing low and discs lipped and worn.

advise nearside front tyre sidewall damage.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 22,190 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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LX57 VBM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

LX57 VBM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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