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Mercedes-Benz C

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 3,498 cc

LC57 MFEMOT history

LC57 MFE is a grey petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 230,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

LC57 MFE grey Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
230,465 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
13,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC57 MFE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC57 MFE was last recorded at 230,465 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 17,778 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,687 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
17,778 miles
Average per year
13,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 230,465 miles
  • 2025 – 212,687 miles
  • 2024 – 195,080 miles
  • 2023 – 183,490 miles
  • 2021 – 165,445 miles
  • 2020 – 148,948 miles
  • 2019 – 132,609 miles
  • 2018 – 121,721 miles
  • 2016 – 103,383 miles
  • 2015 – 88,789 miles
  • 2014 – 78,845 miles
  • 2013 – 66,411 miles
  • 2012 – 53,000 miles
  • 2011 – 41,683 miles
  • 2010 – 30,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass230,465 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass230,465 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    230,465 miles
    Test number
    173916991354
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail230,465 miles (+17,778)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,465 miles
    Test number
    153681219714
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass212,687 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    212,687 miles
    Test number
    516255393058
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail212,687 miles (+17,607)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,687 miles
    Test number
    503980606214
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass195,080 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    195,080 miles
    Test number
    746207213963
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Fail195,080 miles (+11,590)2 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,080 miles
    Test number
    945046108405
    • MajorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear ( over axle) (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing. (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners.
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear inside nearside rear wheel arch. Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear. Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear inside nearside rear wheel arch. Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass183,490 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    183,490 miles
    Test number
    876454166429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass183,490 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    183,490 miles
    Test number
    647785882995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail183,490 miles (+18,045)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,490 miles
    Test number
    826467083730
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass165,445 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    165,445 miles
    Test number
    560568075949
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners.
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail165,445 miles (+16,497)4 major5 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,445 miles
    Test number
    206592503174
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Camber arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested No beam image. (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners.
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass148,948 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    148,948 miles
    Test number
    541589078287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leaking down back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail148,943 miles (+16,334)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,943 miles
    Test number
    627247483434
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil leaking down back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass132,609 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    132,609 miles
    Test number
    879202028181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail132,410 miles (+10,689)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,410 miles
    Test number
    467425705330
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass121,721 miles (+18,338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    121,721 miles
    Test number
    932099927466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass103,383 miles (+14,594)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    103,383 miles
    Test number
    200601640788
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm and Discs have ridges on them (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH Front tyres bald on outer edges and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 3mm Stone Chip (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm and damage to outer side wall but no cords showing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre size 225/45 WR17 & 245/40 WR17 conti

  18. Pass88,789 miles (+9,944)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,789 miles
    Test number
    923352348322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    78,845 miles
    Test number
    556418614321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,845 miles (+12,434)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,845 miles
    Test number
    938078714306
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn heavily on edges

  21. Pass66,411 miles (+13,411)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    66,411 miles
    Test number
    459431533324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    53,000 miles
    Test number
    335197492443
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Fail53,000 miles (+11,317)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,000 miles
    Test number
    607457492271
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass41,683 miles (+11,326)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    41,683 miles
    Test number
    267086301373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,357 miles (+5,053)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    30,357 miles
    Test number
    412068590221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    25,304 miles
    Test number
    454548080190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC57 MFE

Does LC57 MFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC57 MFE is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC57 MFE?
The MOT on LC57 MFE is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC57 MFE done?
LC57 MFE was recorded at 230,465 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 13,232 miles a year.
Has LC57 MFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC57 MFE has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LC57 MFE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LC57 MFE find?
LC57 MFE passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front inner suspension rod ball joint has slight play both side; rear inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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