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MF57 LVJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

77,818 mi
Last recorded77,818 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF57 LVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 77,818 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 72,191 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 72,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 69,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 67,749 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 67,749 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 59,004 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 59,004 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 50,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 42,833 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 34,349 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 24,455 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 17,284 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 15,943 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 14,507 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 13,160 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 11,600 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 9,957 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 8,149 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 6,401 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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MF57 LVJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MF57 LVJ, 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 MF57 LVJ registered?

MF57 LVJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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