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LY57 JBE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,838 mi
Last recorded141,838 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 141,838 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 141,838 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 137,065 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

some covers impede part of inspection

Pass 3 Apr 2017 121,809 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 121,808 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 104,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded two pipes running above tanks (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 104,238 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded two pipes running above tanks (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 88,361 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 88,361 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 74,954 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 62,812 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 61,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2011 50,719 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 50,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 23,408 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 JBE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 JBE, 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 JBE registered?

LY57 JBE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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