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MS57 LEO

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

51,130 mi
Last recorded51,130 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS57 LEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 51,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2026 70,149 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges, both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 70,149 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides, edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges, both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2026 49,839 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (225/45 R18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (245/40 R18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 64,612 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Both sides. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Trays fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Pass 10 May 2025 45,833 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 59,001 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 58,976 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded 1 Pink 1 yellow dot. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 4 May 2024 43,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 54,253 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 37,812 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 50,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 32,036 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 47,984 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 22,107 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near side rear & off side rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 45,456 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 41,004 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 41,003 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 14,322 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 34,679 miles

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view miner stone chip all over (3.2 (a) (i))

engine/underside body covers

Fail 1 Oct 2018 34,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

engine/underside body covers

Pass 4 Oct 2017 28,989 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 28,988 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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MS57 LEO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 53,864 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 MS57 LEO, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MS57 LEO registered?

MS57 LEO is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is MS57 LEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MS57 LEO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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