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BL57 YSV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,493 mi
Last recorded104,493 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 YSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 104,493 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 96,411 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing still works as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

eml light on

under trays fitted front to back

Fail 20 Jul 2021 96,411 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing still works as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

eml light on

under trays fitted front to back

Pass 15 Jul 2019 86,105 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 86,105 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 May 2018 80,684 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 74,877 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Nov 2016 74,831 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Door mirror. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Jan 2015 68,698 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 68,698 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 64,978 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 60,710 miles

N/S/F sidelight

N/S/F tyre sidewall cut

Pass 23 Dec 2011 53,916 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 49,158 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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BL57 YSV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL57 YSV, 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 BL57 YSV registered?

BL57 YSV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 2007.

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