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AV57 MWE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

135,440 mi
Last recorded135,440 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 MWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 135,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2026 135,418 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 129,250 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 129,250 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 122,469 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 122,469 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 116,414 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 107,352 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 107,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 102,833 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 102,833 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 100,714 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Parking brake need slight adjustment

Pass 22 Mar 2019 94,101 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 94,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Noise coming from rear wheel

Pass 19 Mar 2018 86,215 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 86,215 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides, (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 78,044 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 78,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 68,861 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 59,881 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 59,881 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 53,517 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 43,571 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 27,047 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 21,449 miles

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

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

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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AV57 MWE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AV57 MWE, 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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AV57 MWE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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