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BG57 HVJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,911 mi
Last recorded74,911 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 HVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 74,911 miles

Front wipers smear / judder

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

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

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

Rear surface corrosion to rear subframe

corrosion above rear springs / above subframe / rear sills to floor , undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2026 74,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wipers smear / judder

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber arm ball joint, just meets mot min standard (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear surface corrosion to rear subframe

corrosion above rear springs / above subframe / rear sills to floor , undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2025 73,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged poss small bulge in outer sidewall/ tyre defect (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear road springs corroded

surface corrosion to rear subframe/ suspension components

Pass 24 Sep 2024 70,833 miles

Offside Washer output poor but provides enough fluid to clear the screen

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 70,883 miles

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

Offside Washer output poor but provides enough fluid to clear the screen

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 68,362 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 68,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 66,164 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Driver side front brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Driver side rear brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 63,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR brake pipe starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 60,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 58,498 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in inner sidewall

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 55,285 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 51,868 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 47,461 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 47,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Bracket broken on exhaust system but still system still adequately supported

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 43,962 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 40,254 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 36,420 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 31,492 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 26,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 26,719 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 21,854 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 HVJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HVJ, 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 HVJ registered?

BG57 HVJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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