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BN57 OCM

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,642 mi
Last recorded157,642 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN57 OCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 157,642 miles

under cover fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2022 157,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BONNET NOT OPENING

under cover fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2021 148,027 miles

under cover fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2019 130,951 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 130,951 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 120,867 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement O/s n/s upper inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 May 2017 115,133 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 May 2016 108,875 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 108,870 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both side x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 96,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 88,729 miles

heavy surface corrosion on n/s front to rear brake pipe

Pass 2 Nov 2012 80,640 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 80,640 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 73,157 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 73,097 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 62,560 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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BN57 OCM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN57 OCM, 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 BN57 OCM registered?

BN57 OCM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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