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LY57 AEM

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,081 mi
Last recorded98,081 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 AEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 98,081 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 98,079 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2021 92,958 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 80,239 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 80,239 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 75,315 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 71,112 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 71,112 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 70,989 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

CUTS TO BOTH FRONT TYRES OUTER TYRE WALLS.

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front FOGLAMP LENSE DAMAGE.

Offside Rear Outer STOP/TAIL LAMP IN-OP 1 OF 2.

VARIOUS BODYWORK/TRIM DAMAGE.

Pass 16 Nov 2016 61,696 miles

advise both rear tyres , tread wearing low

advise off side rear tyre outer side wall damaged but still legal

Fail 16 Nov 2016 61,696 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise both rear tyres , tread wearing low

advise off side rear tyre outer side wall damaged but still legal

Pass 17 Nov 2015 54,291 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 44,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise both front tyres,perishing,wearing unevenly and outer side walls damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2014 44,473 miles

advise both front tyres,perishing,wearing unevenly and outer side walls damaged

Fail 25 Nov 2013 57,603 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all tyres perishing

advise front brake discs corroded and worn

advise front screen chipped

advise off side rear tyre,tread on 1.6mm on centre

Pass 25 Nov 2013 57,603 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all tyres perishing

advise front brake discs corroded and worn

advise front screen chipped

advise off side rear tyre,tread on 1.6mm on centre

Pass 30 Nov 2012 46,474 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front screen chipped

advise off side rear tyre wearing on middle of tread [3.0mm]

Fail 30 Nov 2012 46,470 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front screen chipped

advise off side rear tyre wearing on middle of tread [3.0mm]

Pass 30 Nov 2011 35,420 miles

advise near side rear tyre perishing and on 1.6mm tread left

Pass 29 Nov 2010 23,172 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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LY57 AEM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LY57 AEM, 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 LY57 AEM registered?

LY57 AEM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2007.

Is LY57 AEM safe to buy?

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