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BD57 VLC

2007 Mercedes-benz C200

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,622 mi
Last recorded118,622 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 VLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC200
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 118,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Feb 2022 118,620 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured outer rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2020 106,628 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 98,296 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 94,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2018 94,780 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 83,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracking on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 May 2017 134,852 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine light on

Nearside front. Nearside rear, Offside front & Offside rear tyres edges worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2016 76,611 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 137,786 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C200?

Based on 684 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
5,394
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4
coil spring broken 3
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BD57 VLC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C200 in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD57 VLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C200 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD57 VLC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C200, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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