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AO57 YYM

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

92,219 mi
Last recorded92,219 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 YYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 92,219 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 92,176 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 92,109 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested parking brake lever in/op (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 91,148 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 90,773 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 90,739 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 84,796 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 84,773 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 73,465 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 73,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 60,918 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 58,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 57,575 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 52,852 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 47,216 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 40,549 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2011 33,055 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 28,329 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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AO57 YYM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 AO57 YYM, 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 YYM registered?

AO57 YYM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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