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BG57 DCU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

234,823 mi
Last recorded234,823 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 DCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 234,823 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 234,823 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 227,514 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Most Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 218,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 208,332 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 202,012 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2020 202,012 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 190,695 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 172,008 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 171,992 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 159,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 146,661 miles

Offside Front Indicator has water in the lens

Pass 19 Nov 2015 127,607 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2014 104,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 81,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs heavily lipped on edges

parking brake ratchet sticking intermitantly on release

Pass 24 Oct 2012 55,895 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 39,338 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 30,242 miles

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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BG57 DCU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 BG57 DCU, 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 BG57 DCU registered?

BG57 DCU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2007.

Is BG57 DCU safe to buy?

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