CarVerify

Free Car Check

BK57 OHB

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,435 mi
Last recorded169,435 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 OHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 169,435 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 May 2021 169,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2020 153,900 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 140,965 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 127,531 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 116,100 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit rest of tyre showing 4mm tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

various vehicle under body protection panels fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 11 Jan 2016 105,431 miles

Both Front Suspension lower Arm Mount Bushes Perishing

Both Rear Tyres On Legal Limit

Fail 11 Jan 2016 105,431 miles

Both Front Suspension lower Arm Mount Bushes Perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both Rear Tyres On Legal Limit

Pass 16 Jan 2015 90,202 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertrays Fitted

Front Brake Discs Lipped And Scored

Fail 16 Jan 2015 90,202 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertrays Fitted

Front Brake Discs Lipped And Scored

Pass 10 Dec 2013 66,626 miles

Evidence of slight oil leak suspect gearbox area

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

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

Nearside and offside front tyres worn low on outer edges

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

Various vehilce underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted

Pass 9 Nov 2012 49,053 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 43,917 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sills, plastic covers fitted

unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle, plastic covers fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2011 43,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT PADS LOW

Pass 15 Sep 2010 32,152 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BK57 OHB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BK57 OHB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BK57 OHB?

You can check the full history of BK57 OHB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BK57 OHB registered?

BK57 OHB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is BK57 OHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK57 OHB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK57 OHB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BK57 OHB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.