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AE57 RXA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

221,627 mi
Last recorded221,627 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 RXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 221,627 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 206,464 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear brakes require service or adjustment

Pass 6 Oct 2022 192,805 miles

MIL is on

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all rear suspension arm bushes are perishing

both rear brake disc backplates are very corroded

nearside rear parking brake cable mounting bracket is broken

oil leak

rear floors and inner sills are corroded

undertrays are fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2022 192,805 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

MIL is on

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all rear suspension arm bushes are perishing

both rear brake disc backplates are very corroded

nearside rear parking brake cable mounting bracket is broken

oil leak

rear floors and inner sills are corroded

undertrays are fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2021 177,610 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 177,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 162,910 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 137,571 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from ABS unit in n/s/f wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s side repeater lens damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2018 128,736 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2018 128,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 116,330 miles

Both front tyres perishing in the tread of the tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 105,682 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 97,208 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 97,153 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 87,112 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 73,964 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 63,926 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 51,694 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 51,694 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 36,887 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 36,887 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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AE57 RXA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE57 RXA, 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.

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What year was AE57 RXA registered?

AE57 RXA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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