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LX57 ZGJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,641 mi
Last recorded102,641 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 102,641 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 102,641 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 98,678 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 93,538 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both devoid of tread to outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 88,647 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 88,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 83,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 76,087 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 76,054 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to osr flexi (across rear axle) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to front flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 70,196 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2019 70,196 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2018 69,168 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 59,050 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 44,430 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 44,424 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened spring seat excessive damage (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 May 2014 35,448 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 35,448 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 32,925 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)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 32,925 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 27,513 miles

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

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 22 Jul 2011 23,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 23,050 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 17,938 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)

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 ZGJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 ZGJ, 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 ZGJ registered?

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

Is LX57 ZGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX57 ZGJ shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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