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BF57 ZGA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,049 mi
Last recorded143,049 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF57 ZGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2019 143,049 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front + rear mountings broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right long way right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 129,461 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 129,227 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Broken corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 110,667 miles

Exhaust mount corroded/broken

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 95,541 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 95,541 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint cross strut (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement torque strut bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 91,087 miles

nearside front fog lamp damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2014 85,585 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 81,064 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 81,064 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 67,436 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 52,391 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,255 miles

both front tyres wearing/distorted on inner edge

long park brake pedal travle

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 ZGA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZGA, 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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BF57 ZGA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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