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Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,148 cc

LS57 BAUMOT history

LS57 BAU is a silver diesel Mercedes-Benz C first used on 31 Oct 2007. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 190,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2024.

LS57 BAU silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2025
Mileage
190,302 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2024
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 BAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,148 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 BAU was last recorded at 190,302 miles on 30 Aug 2024, 4,600 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,702 miles · 8 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
4,600 miles
Average per year
10,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 190,302 miles
  • 2023 – 185,702 miles
  • 2022 – 180,367 miles
  • 2021 – 176,902 miles
  • 2020 – 172,063 miles
  • 2019 – 156,415 miles
  • 2018 – 150,364 miles
  • 2017 – 145,253 miles
  • 2016 – 137,299 miles
  • 2015 – 128,982 miles
  • 2014 – 113,803 miles
  • 2013 – 100,398 miles
  • 2012 – 83,922 miles
  • 2011 – 61,679 miles
  • 2010 – 39,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,302 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both front seat belts slow to retract

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,302 miles (+4,600)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    190,302 miles
    Test number
    356552852292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass185,702 miles (+5,335)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    185,702 miles
    Test number
    480525639455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass180,367 miles (+3,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    180,367 miles
    Test number
    408053169976
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass176,902 miles (+4,839)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    176,902 miles
    Test number
    656304619336
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass172,063 miles (+15,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    172,063 miles
    Test number
    928211745898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass156,415 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    156,415 miles
    Test number
    927707809920
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front seat belts slow to retract

  7. Fail156,414 miles (+6,050)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,414 miles
    Test number
    136618529371
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front seat belts slow to retract

  8. Pass150,364 miles (+5,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    150,364 miles
    Test number
    982993952747
    • AdvisoryUnder panels fitted

  9. Pass145,253 miles (+7,954)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    145,253 miles
    Test number
    878352608162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass137,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    137,299 miles
    Test number
    127950252896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail137,299 miles (+8,317)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,299 miles
    Test number
    676504912877
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass128,982 miles (+15,179)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    128,982 miles
    Test number
    424039096980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass113,803 miles (+13,405)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    113,803 miles
    Test number
    859509544296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,398 miles (+16,476)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    100,398 miles
    Test number
    618552043262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    83,922 miles
    Test number
    309521762470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail83,922 miles (+357)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,922 miles
    Test number
    336861062454
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail83,565 miles (+21,886)6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,565 miles
    Test number
    745201852266
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre pressure (possibly punctured) visually too low

  18. Pass61,679 miles (+22,519)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,679 miles
    Test number
    345627431438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,160 miles (+697)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,160 miles
    Test number
    682593850295
    • NoteFront brake discs worn/lipped

  20. Pass38,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    38,463 miles
    Test number
    324110030495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS57 BAU

Does LS57 BAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS57 BAU expired on 17 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS57 BAU?
The MOT on LS57 BAU expired on 17 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS57 BAU done?
LS57 BAU was recorded at 190,302 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2024, an average of 10,819 miles a year.
Has LS57 BAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 BAU has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on LS57 BAU 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 LS57 BAU find?
LS57 BAU passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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