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BD57 VKZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

218,774 mi
Last recorded218,774 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 VKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 218,774 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 192,200 miles

Nearside Side repeater (fitted to vehicles first used from 1 April 1986) partial leds not working

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater (fitted to vehicles first used from 1 April 1986) partial leds not working

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

shields fitted from new restricting access

Fail 6 Apr 2021 192,200 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of the 2 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater (fitted to vehicles first used from 1 April 1986) partial leds not working

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater (fitted to vehicles first used from 1 April 1986) partial leds not working

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

shields fitted from new restricting access

Pass 21 May 2019 191,827 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2019 191,827 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater not working both side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 178,574 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 153,170 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 122,312 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 90,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 57,527 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 43,173 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 43,173 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 34,167 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 28,736 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 28,736 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BD57 VKZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BD57 VKZ, 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 BD57 VKZ registered?

BD57 VKZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2007.

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