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BL57 RSZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,085 mi
Last recorded135,085 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 RSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 135,085 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 133,652 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 133,652 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 127,086 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 111,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2022 106,103 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 99,178 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 92,047 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 77,427 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 77,427 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 64,110 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2016 42,824 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake pad fitted incorrectly ( wrong direction)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut to sidewall no cords visible at time of test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Dec 2016 42,768 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Inner brake pad fitted incorrectly ( wrong direction)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut to sidewall no cords visible at time of test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Nov 2015 29,962 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 29,949 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke Advise engine service with all filters changed. (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 26,927 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 24,804 miles

Nearside front tyre a tiny cut

Nearside rear tyre has cracked tread

Offside rear tyre has damage to the sidewall due to vehicle being driven on a flat rim

Pass 1 Dec 2012 22,150 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 19,117 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 16,241 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 16,241 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BL57 RSZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BL57 RSZ, 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

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What year was BL57 RSZ registered?

BL57 RSZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2007.

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