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LY57 HTK

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,506 mi
Last recorded106,506 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 106,506 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 102,239 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 102,238 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 93,274 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts & rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front brake discs corroded

engine covers & undertrays fitted

parking brake light doesn't go off when released

Fail 15 Sep 2023 93,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts & rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front brake discs corroded

engine covers & undertrays fitted

parking brake light doesn't go off when released

Pass 16 Sep 2022 91,187 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 78,043 miles

engine management light on

Fail 14 Nov 2017 78,028 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint most rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Nov 2016 65,370 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 65,359 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 53,139 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 53,139 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 50,682 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 44,936 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 44,919 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 38,251 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 33,325 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 28,967 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 26,947 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 HTK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 HTK, 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 HTK registered?

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

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