MERCEDES LC57HSZ MOT History, Tax Status & Mileage

infoGeneral Information

Make	MERCEDES
Model	C
Colour	BLACK
Year of manufacture	2007
Fuel type	PETROL
Wheelplan	2 AXLE RIGID BODY
First registration	01 Nov 2007
Vehicle age	19 years
Type approval	M1
Date of last V5C issued	05 Jun 2026
Marked for export	No
Ownership stability	Recent acquisition
Estimated current ownership	0.1 years

local_gas_stationEngine & Fuel Consumption

Engine capacity	1,796 cc
Fuel type	PETROL
CO₂ emissions (official)	174 g/km
Fuel efficiency (est.)	~40 MPG
Environmental rating	2/10
ULEZ & Environmental Compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Est. annual fuel cost	~£1,383

assignment_turned_inVehicle Status, Tax & MOT

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✓ Taxed Tax due: 01 Jul 2027

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✗ MOT Expired Expires: 30 Jun 2026

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ULEZ: Likely Non-Compliant Euro standard: Unknown

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✓ Not Marked for Export Registration: LC57HSZ

MOT Expires In

days (30 Jun 2026)

Tax Expires In

348

days (01 Jul 2027)

Registration	LC57HSZ
MOT status	✗ Expired
MOT expiry date	30 Jun 2026
MOT days remaining	0 days
Tax status	Taxed
Tax due date	01 Jul 2027
Tax days remaining	348 days
V5C last issued	05 Jun 2026
Marked for export	No
ULEZ compliance	Likely Non-Compliant
Estimated next MOT outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Service reminder	2661 miles in ~3 months

psychologyAI & Advanced Insights

AI Buyer Risk Indicator	cancelHigh Risk — Caution Recommended
Smart Buyer Recommendation	Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.
Vehicle Condition Rating	Very Poor
Vehicle Reliability Rating	3.2 / 10
MOT Failure Risk Prediction	95% (High Risk)
Estimated Next MOT Outcome	Likely to Require Attention
Pass / Fail Trend	Worsening
vs. Class Average (72% pass rate)	Above class average
MOT History Score	60/100
Overall Vehicle Risk Score	59/100 — Medium Risk
Data Confidence Score	95%
Vehicle Transparency Score	100/100
Vehicle Usage Pattern	Heavy / Long-Distance Use
Est. Running & Maintenance Cost	~£2,383 / year
Est. Annual Fuel Cost	~£1,383
Est. Annual Maintenance Cost	~£1,000
Future Repair & Defect Prediction	Suspension & Steering, Lighting / Electrical, Tyres, Brakes
Taxi / Commercial Use Risk	✓ No taxi use detected
Long-Term Owner Indicator	Not indicated
Est. Remaining Lifetime	~0 years (at current mileage rate)

summarizeAI Vehicle Summary

AI-Generated Summary MERCEDES C (2007), BLACK, PETROL, 1,796cc. Has completed 16 MOT tests, with a 75% pass rate (12 passed, 4 failed). Recorded 153,522 miles, averaging 10,642 miles/yr. 1 dangerous defect recorded across all tests. 13 advisory items recorded. Vehicle health score: 32/100 (Very Poor). Poor MOT history with multiple failures or dangerous defects. Factor in significant repair costs, or avoid entirely.

historyMOT History Summary

MOT expiry date	2026-06-30
MOT pass rate	75%
Tests passed	12
Tests failed	4
Dangerous defects (total)	1
Major defects (total)	0
Minor defects (total)	2
Advisory items (total)	13
Pass / Fail trend	Worsening
vs. UK class average	Above class average

fact_checkFull MOT History (16 Tests)

MOT #16 2025-07-01 10:49

Test number: 740519352398

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 30 Jun 2026

Odometer: 153,522 MI

Items: 6

Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Minor Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Minor Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £610 – £1,920

MOT #15 2021-03-11 15:51

Test number: 986769796584

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 15 Mar 2022

Odometer: 151,757 MI

Items: 1

Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £50 – £300

MOT #14 2021-03-11 15:51

Test number: 311962191858

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 151,757 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £100 – £600

MOT #13 2020-03-10 14:06

Test number: 700778088401

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 15 Mar 2021

Odometer: 147,066 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #12 2020-03-10 13:02

Test number: 452964137146

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 147,064 MI

Items: 3

Dangerous Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £160 – £780

MOT #11 2019-03-08 15:31

Test number: 995815823846

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 15 Mar 2020

Odometer: 139,159 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #10 2018-03-16 15:52

Test number: 694928799805

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 15 Mar 2019

Odometer: 125,196 MI

Items: 1

Advisory engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components.

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £200 – £2,000

MOT #9 2018-03-16 10:53

Test number: 715205808622

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 125,195 MI

Items: 5

Advisory engine covers and under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components.
Fail Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Fail Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint vehicle has two ball joints on each side, it is the front one which is worn as marked (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory o/s/f tyre nearing 2mm of tread wearing on edges.
Advisory o/s/r tyre nearing 2mm of tread

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £520 – £3,060

MOT #8 2017-01-13 17:45

Test number: 533834237932

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 12 Jan 2018

Odometer: 115,475 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £215 – £670

MOT #7 2015-12-21 13:32

Test number: 368264283794

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 20 Dec 2016

Odometer: 103,023 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #6 2015-01-30 15:00

Test number: 318180235001

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 30 Jan 2016

Odometer: 98,595 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #5 2014-01-14 15:09

Test number: 398514614052

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 30 Jan 2015

Odometer: 90,534 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #4 2014-01-14 12:24

Test number: 137754414051

Result: ✗ Failed

Odometer: 90,532 MI

Items: 2

Fail Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £120 – £360

MOT #3 2013-01-28 14:56

Test number: 345008023076

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 30 Jan 2014

Odometer: 81,920 MI

Items: 2

Advisory Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Advisory Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

account_balance_wallet AI Estimated repair cost for this test: £250 – £2,300

MOT #2 2012-01-31 11:39

Test number: 115881132473

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 30 Jan 2013

Odometer: 75,202 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT #1 2011-01-27 16:07

Test number: 888087021048

Result: ✓ Passed

Next expiry date: 26 Jan 2012

Odometer: 67,308 MI

Items: 0

No defects or advisories recorded.

speedMileage Check

Odometer unit	miles
Mileage registrations	16
First registration	2011-01-27
Last registration	2025-07-01
Latest reading	153,522 miles
Annual avg (est.)	10,642 mi/yr
vs UK average	Above average
% of UK avg	150%
Mileage growth trend	Decreasing use
Wear level	99% — Very High Wear
Odometer consistency	✓ Consistent

Registration #1	2011-01-27	67,308 miles
Registration #2	2012-01-31	75,202 miles
Registration #3	2013-01-28	81,920 miles
Registration #4	2014-01-14	90,532 miles
Registration #5	2014-01-14	90,534 miles
Registration #6	2015-01-30	98,595 miles
Registration #7	2015-12-21	103,023 miles
Registration #8	2017-01-13	115,475 miles
Registration #9	2018-03-16	125,195 miles
Registration #10	2018-03-16	125,196 miles
Registration #11	2019-03-08	139,159 miles
Registration #12	2020-03-10	147,064 miles
Registration #13	2020-03-10	147,066 miles
Registration #14	2021-03-11	151,757 miles
Registration #15	2021-03-11	151,757 miles
Registration #16	2025-07-01	153,522 miles

infoMileage shows a consistent upward trend — no anomalies suggesting odometer tampering.

list_altMost Common Defects & Advisories

⚠ Top Defects (Failures)
Tyre Tread	×1
ℹ Top Advisories
Tyres	×2
Engine Work	×2
Tyre Tread	×2
Suspension	×1
Ball Joint	×1

handymanAI Maintenance Suggestions

arrow_forwardInspect brake pads, discs and calipers — recurring brake-related items noted.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread depth and condition; replacement may be needed.
arrow_forwardSuspension components (bushes, shocks, ball joints) should be inspected.
arrow_forwardAt 19 years old, a full service including timing belt/chain check is recommended.
arrow_forwardHigh mileage vehicle — check coolant system, gearbox oil, and driveshaft boots.

checklistMOT Preparation Advice

arrow_forwardHave brakes checked by a mechanic before the MOT.
arrow_forwardCheck tyre tread (min 1.6mm) and tyre pressures.
arrow_forwardCheck suspension and steering for play or noise.
arrow_forwardEnsure all lights are working (headlights, brake lights, indicators).
arrow_forwardCheck windscreen wipers and washer fluid.
arrow_forwardCheck for underbody corrosion on sills and chassis.

build_circleEstimated Repair Costs by Defect Severity

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Dangerous Defects

£60 – £180

1 defect found

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Minor Defects

£100 – £350

2 items found

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Advisory Items

£1,405 – £7,380

13 items noted

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All-Time Total Est.

£2,225 – £11,990

Across all MOT tests

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Latest MOT Est.

£610 – £1,920

Most recent test

info Cost estimates are indicative based on UK average repair prices for each defect type. Actual costs may vary by region, vehicle age, and garage. Always obtain multiple quotes.

trending_downEstimated Market Value & Depreciation

Est. Market Value

£1,200

Based on age, mileage & condition

Annual Depreciation

£162

~14% per year

Running Cost / yr

£2,383

Fuel + maintenance est.

Vehicle Age

years old

info Disclaimer: This valuation is an algorithmic estimate based on public DVLA/DVSA data (age, mileage, and MOT history). It does not account for specific trim levels, optional extras, physical condition, or service history. Always conduct your own market research before buying or selling a vehicle.