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BF57 TGV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

109,392 mi
Last recorded109,392 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 TGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 109,392 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Offside Rear pads worn

Pass 5 Feb 2021 103,088 miles

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing edges and inner sidewalls splitting

Pass 11 Feb 2020 97,079 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 97,069 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 92,596 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 81,598 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 81,580 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 68,437 miles

Both rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm lower (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both rear shock absorbers deteriorated - (bar underneith lift - noise?)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1d)

seat belts twisted

Fail 16 Jun 2017 68,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm lower (2.4.G.2)

Both rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm lower (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both rear shock absorbers deteriorated - (bar underneith lift - noise?)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1d)

exhaust guard loose

seat belts twisted

Pass 4 Jul 2016 59,107 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe starting corrode

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres 2-3 m - 245 40 R17 91w (4.1.E.1)

Under guards fitted

Fail 4 Jul 2016 59,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower arm - Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play lower arm - rear (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe starting corrode

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres 2-3 m - 245 40 R17 91w (4.1.E.1)

Under guards fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 50,266 miles

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

both front wiper blades slightly smears the screen

Fail 2 Jul 2015 50,266 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wiper blades slightly smears the screen

Fail 8 Jul 2014 44,108 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 44,108 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 37,813 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 32,260 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 25,619 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 25,618 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 20,114 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 20,114 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BF57 TGV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BF57 TGV, 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 BF57 TGV registered?

BF57 TGV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2007.

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