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LX57 VFA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

25,408 mi
Last recorded25,408 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX57 VFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 25,408 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 25,076 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 24,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 24,146 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 23,349 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 22,529 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 21,540 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2019 20,558 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 19,827 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2017 18,638 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 17,214 miles

Nail in tyre offside rear

Fail 21 Aug 2015 16,254 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 16,254 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 14,730 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 13,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 10,937 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 8,474 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 6,408 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 VFA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VFA, 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 VFA registered?

LX57 VFA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2007.

Is LX57 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX57 VFA shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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