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LX57 VCD

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,431 mi
Last recorded91,431 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 VCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 91,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 91,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 88,248 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside front and offside front coil spring corroded on lower side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive full inspection can not be performed because of under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured water ingress in wing mirror indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front drivers headrest outer cover has play but headrest secure

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 88,248 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside front and offside front coil spring corroded on lower side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive full inspection can not be performed because of under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured water ingress in wing mirror indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front drivers headrest outer cover has play but headrest secure

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 85,632 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 81,856 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 79,539 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive leaking onto catalytic converter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes and bend point in front of wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 76,084 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 72,077 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 66,260 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 66,255 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 60,870 miles

advise engine warning light on

advise wiper operation smeary

Fail 20 Sep 2017 60,869 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

advise engine warning light on

advise wiper operation smeary

Pass 5 Sep 2016 55,247 miles

advise near side front jacking point block missing

advise near side rear exhaust tail pipe to centre section clamp broken

advise rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 5 Sep 2016 55,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise near side front jacking point block missing

advise near side rear exhaust tail pipe to centre section clamp broken

advise rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Sep 2015 49,371 miles

Advise engine warning light on.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 43,127 miles

advise off side front anti-roll bar drop link gaitors weeping grease

Pass 13 Sep 2013 37,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both rear tyres,tread wearing low

advise engine warning light on

advise near side head lamp loose-damaged

advise off side rear tyre,both side walls damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2012 31,028 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise off side rear tyre slight damage to outter side wall

Pass 20 Sep 2011 24,830 miles

advise front and rear brake pads wearing low [nearing legal limits]

advise front brake discs worn

advise near door mirror indicator lense damaged

advise off side front tyre balding inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2010 18,685 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 18,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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 VCD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LX57 VCD, 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 VCD registered?

LX57 VCD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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