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AO57 YYB

2007 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,080 mi
Last recorded113,080 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 YYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 113,080 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhuast noisy

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2025 113,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhuast noisy

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2024 109,913 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 106,602 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2021 104,661 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 104,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect reflector loose (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2021 98,393 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 94,781 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 88,524 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 85,054 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 78,276 miles

Offside Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 70,025 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 67,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre has cut to side wall but not exposing cords

offside front secondary side light not working

offside rear tyre has cuts to side wall and tread pattern but not exposing cords

Fail 13 Oct 2014 67,759 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre has cut to side wall but not exposing cords

offside front day time running light not woprking

offside front secondary side light not working

offside rear tyre has cuts to side wall and tread pattern but not exposing cords

Pass 17 Oct 2013 62,470 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 55,389 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 47,592 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 38,986 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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AO57 YYB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO57 YYB, 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 AO57 YYB registered?

AO57 YYB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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