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AF57 VYK

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,226 mi
Last recorded164,226 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 VYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 164,226 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 164,226 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 159,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2022 155,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear sub-frame corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2022 155,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2021 147,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber worn

engine and vehicle under trays fitted. obscuring some under side components

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2020 142,202 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pedal rubber worn

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Fail 10 Oct 2020 142,175 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine and vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 26 Sep 2019 137,883 miles

front brake discs lipped

front brake pipes rusty

rear brake pads getting thin

under covers fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2019 137,879 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front brake discs lipped

front brake pipes rusty

rear brake pads getting thin

under covers fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2018 130,676 miles

brake pipes rusty

front brake discs lipped

under coves fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2017 117,191 miles

front brake pipes rusty

nsr brake pipe rusty

under covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2016 103,267 miles

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 1 Sep 2015 93,224 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 80,110 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 64,642 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 64,642 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 52,682 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 41,782 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 28,410 miles

O/S/F Tyre inner edge low

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 VYK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF57 VYK, 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 VYK registered?

AF57 VYK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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