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AF57 VYT

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,254 mi
Last recorded125,254 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 125,254 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp loose covered in sealant (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 125,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible to front (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp loose covered in sealant (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 122,204 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 119,813 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2022 116,251 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 113,181 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to all underfloor components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 109,783 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower suspension arm balljoint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front suspension arm balljoint has very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play front slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 109,783 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower suspension arm balljoint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower front suspension arm balljoint has very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play front slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 105,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 100,587 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 94,783 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 94,686 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 84,085 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 74,005 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 47,322 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 56,134 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 45,315 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 38,367 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 29,210 miles

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

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 VYT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VYT, 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 VYT registered?

AF57 VYT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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