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LY57 SXO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,888 mi
Last recorded152,888 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 SXO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 152,888 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 150,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 147,822 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 145,035 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 145,035 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 144,823 miles

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

Engine management light is on

Pass 22 Sep 2018 139,425 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 136,260 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 133,091 miles

Engine management light is on

Pass 21 Sep 2015 129,874 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has Nail

Pass 20 Sep 2014 125,732 miles

Nearside front Tyre OuterSide Wall has Cut and slightly damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2013 118,272 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 115,814 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 113,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 102,356 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 102,136 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 76,397 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 SXO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SXO, 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 SXO registered?

LY57 SXO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is LY57 SXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY57 SXO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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