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BT57 GSV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

186,425 mi
Last recorded186,425 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 GSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 186,425 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 186,425 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 180,495 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 178,496 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 176,969 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 166,820 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 166,762 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint t.c.a ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 154,991 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 154,991 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 150,513 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 102,105 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 120,962 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 109,660 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 109,660 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 96,625 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 89,218 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 89,218 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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BT57 GSV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BT57 GSV, 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 BT57 GSV registered?

BT57 GSV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2007.

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The MOT history for BT57 GSV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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