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LX57 VCY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,975 mi
Last recorded101,975 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 VCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 101,975 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 99,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 94,289 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 94,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2021 89,074 miles

Offside front tyre cracking

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 83,292 miles

Front pads look slightly low

Offside front tyre had a nail in it and inner sidewall cracking

Pass 15 Nov 2019 77,440 miles

Under trays fitted

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 77,370 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2018 71,945 miles

All four tyres low on tread

Fail 12 Nov 2018 71,945 miles

All four tyres low on tread

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 67,383 miles

Both front tyres slightly low on tread

Front brake pads low on pad

Pass 16 Nov 2016 59,802 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2015 52,523 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 44,836 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 39,992 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 34,790 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Nov 2011 28,408 miles

advise both rear jacking point blocks missing

advise slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Nov 2010 23,254 miles

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)

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 VCY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LX57 VCY registered?

LX57 VCY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2007.

Is LX57 VCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX57 VCY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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