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AP57 DZA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

131,333 mi
Last recorded131,333 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 DZA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2026 131,333 miles

Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bonnet has been cut open and there are sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking around fuel cooler area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides, cannot determine if tis foot brake or handbrake (1.2.1 (f))

Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs corroded and scored due to vehicle not being used (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front battery will not hold any power even if charged externally from vehicle

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, brake discs corroded and scored due to not being used (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle in dirty condition making examination difficult

Pass 25 Oct 2024 130,689 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 130,689 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 125,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 125,303 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 121,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 116,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 112,401 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 99,735 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut/curb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 99,683 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut/curb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 91,286 miles

damage to n/s/f sidewall

Pass 4 Mar 2017 81,106 miles

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

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

engine cover

exhaust smoke

sill covers fitted

under trays

Fail 1 Mar 2017 81,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

engine cover

exhaust smoke

sill covers fitted

under trays

Pass 4 Mar 2016 71,483 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Mar 2016 71,479 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 69,604 miles

Nearside Front led indicator damaged

Offside Front indicator slightly discoloured

drive belt worn

Pass 26 Aug 2014 63,104 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 56,877 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 56,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 49,742 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 41,257 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 32,907 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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AP57 DZA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AP57 DZA, 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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AP57 DZA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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