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BF57 TKZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,217 mi
Last recorded42,217 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 TKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2025 42,217 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delamination (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delamination (0.1 (d))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Low effort from nearside parking brake

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake binding

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 37,387 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

tested wet condition

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2024 37,387 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

tested wet condition

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2023 36,369 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 36,144 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 35,648 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 35,180 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 34,605 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 33,678 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low but not yet urgent. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 32,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 30,867 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 29,369 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 28,399 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 27,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 27,032 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 25,448 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 23,722 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 21,763 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)

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 TKZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TKZ, 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 TKZ registered?

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

Is BF57 TKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF57 TKZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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