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LY57 AEV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

139,557 mi
Last recorded139,557 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 AEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 139,557 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 137,101 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 136,762 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 136,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 134,746 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 128,346 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 123,234 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 110,497 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 103,401 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 95,033 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 81,730 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 76,382 miles

Rear Brake Pads wearing thin on inner pads

Pass 3 Jul 2014 70,307 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 55,740 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 53,600 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 53,600 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 49,193 miles

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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LY57 AEV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 LY57 AEV, 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 AEV registered?

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

Is LY57 AEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY57 AEV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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