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BG57 HVZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

196,272 mi
Last recorded196,272 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 HVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 196,272 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns&os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Jun 2025 196,272 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns&os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Jun 2024 190,336 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 187,139 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 187,131 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 184,915 miles

radiator fan on constantly

Pass 11 Jun 2021 182,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 20 May 2021 182,707 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 180,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2020 180,957 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 178,299 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 178,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2018 176,606 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides 2 all rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 173,753 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 173,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 160,552 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slight surface corrosion. (3.6.B.2c)

noise from steering when on full lock,advise attention.

slight wear at brake pedal rubber.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 122,680 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 74,447 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 68,855 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 59,506 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 59,506 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 59,280 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)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 38,163 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 24,759 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 24,620 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 HVZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BG57 HVZ, 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 HVZ registered?

BG57 HVZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2007.

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