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SK57 LPJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

190,626 mi
Last recorded190,626 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK57 LPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 190,626 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 182,279 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 169,933 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 151,544 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 151,544 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2022 133,404 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 124,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 117,758 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Dec 2019 117,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jan 2019 108,412 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 97,316 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 95,226 miles

advise(front & rear pads 80% worn)

advise(front blades smearing screen)

advise(various brake pipes beginning to corrode)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 86,093 miles

advise(front blades smearing screen)

advise(front tyres wearing close on edge)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 76,897 miles

advise(n,s,f brake pipe beginning to corrode)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 66,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 50,393 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 37,082 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 24,658 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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SK57 LPJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SK57 LPJ, 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

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What year was SK57 LPJ registered?

SK57 LPJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2007.

Is SK57 LPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK57 LPJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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