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BN57 ODR

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

263,037 mi
Last recorded263,037 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 263,037 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp weak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Rear exhaust heat shield defective

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 262,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp weak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on limit on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

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

Rear exhaust heat shield defective

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 252,211 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front foglamp not working

Offside Rear reverse lamp not working

Fail 27 Aug 2024 252,197 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front foglamp not working

Offside Rear reverse lamp not working

Pass 10 Aug 2023 240,968 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front foglamp not working

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 234,366 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front foglamp not working

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 2 bulbs not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm and very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floors rusted at rear subframe front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 234,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front foglamp not working

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 2 bulbs not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm and very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floors rusted at rear subframe front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 224,421 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 224,421 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 211,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front foglamp not working

Fail 14 Aug 2020 211,742 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake cable bracket insecure, not affecting handbrake

Offside Front foglamp not working

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine management lamp on(pre july01st 2008)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2019 193,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 193,484 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 174,094 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 164,231 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside front fog lamp not working

Fail 21 Aug 2017 164,218 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters both front and rear (6.3.4c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 11 Aug 2016 138,907 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 111,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2015 111,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2014 97,109 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)

n/s/f tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 7 Nov 2013 76,270 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 62,269 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 65,062 miles

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 57,033 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 44,783 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 ODR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ODR, 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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BN57 ODR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 2007.

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