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AF57 VYA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,122 mi
Last recorded115,122 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 VYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 115,122 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush starting to detach (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2025 108,804 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 99,399 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 99,399 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 90,571 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 90,571 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 90,564 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 90,563 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated lever do not return (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 84,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 84,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 78,002 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 70,926 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 70,926 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 60,726 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 49,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 41,219 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 34,416 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 33,134 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 29,973 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 26,304 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 22,943 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 17,863 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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AF57 VYA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AF57 VYA, 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 AF57 VYA registered?

AF57 VYA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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The MOT history for AF57 VYA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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