CarVerify

Free Car Check

RF57 LKL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,414 mi
Last recorded123,414 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 LKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 123,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 121,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 116,221 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 178,211 miles

Front Under trays fitted from original obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 105,318 miles

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 31 Oct 2019 100,786 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 96,183 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 96,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Oct 2017 90,936 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt O.S.F+N.S.F (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers+under trays fitted,obscuring view of some underside components

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O.S.F+N.S.F Lower (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2017 90,765 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt O.S.F+N.S.F (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers+under trays fitted,obscuring view of some underside components

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O.S.F+N.S.F Lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 71,489 miles

Offside Front outer side light not working inner light is

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Oct 2016 71,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front outer side light not working inner light is

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2015 51,346 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2014 41,487 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 38,009 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 34,160 miles

CHILD-SEAT HINDERS A FULL BELT-CHECK.,,,,,,///,,,,....Thanx 4yur custom

N/S FRONT TYRE UNEVENLY WORN & NOW JUST WITHIN THE LEGAL MINIMUM DEPTH, i.e.. approx:: 2mm

REAR TYRES HAVE BOTH WORN TO APPROX:: 3MM

Fail 24 Oct 2011 29,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wiper blade smearing

rear nearside tyre deep cut in tread outer

Pass 24 Oct 2011 29,873 miles

front wiper blade smearing

rear nearside tyre deep cut in tread outer

Pass 14 Oct 2010 25,040 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RF57 LKL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RF57 LKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RF57 LKL?

You can check the full history of RF57 LKL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RF57 LKL registered?

RF57 LKL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2007.

Is RF57 LKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF57 LKL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF57 LKL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RF57 LKL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.