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LY57 HBA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,859 mi
Last recorded131,859 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 131,859 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 131,847 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 115,805 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 100,344 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 100,343 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 82,742 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 82,742 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 82,459 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 82,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (MARKED) CONNECTED TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (MARKED) CONNECTED TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 81,372 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 81,372 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 73,189 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 66,863 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 66,832 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 62,068 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 58,963 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 51,474 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 41,393 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 HBA 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 66.7%.

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 HBA, 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 HBA registered?

LY57 HBA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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