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BT57 MDY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

83,258 mi
Last recorded83,258 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 83,258 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

general surface corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2024 83,258 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

general surface corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2022 72,229 miles

Front under trays fitted from original obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Nov 2021 66,401 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 30 Sep 2020 58,775 miles

brake pipe slightly corroded

under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 24 Oct 2019 54,577 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 24 Sep 2018 47,197 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring view of underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2017 38,970 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 34,804 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 34,804 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 32,337 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s front tyre has uneven wear across tread area

o/s rear tyre has uneven wear across tread area

Fail 20 Oct 2015 32,330 miles

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

front number plate cracked

o/s front tyre has uneven wear across tread area

o/s rear tyre has uneven wear across tread area

Pass 20 Oct 2014 29,376 miles

o/s rear tyre worn around inner edge/nail in tread area

Pass 31 Oct 2013 26,401 miles

both rear tyres have wear on inner edge

front number plate cracked

full underside inspection not possible due to fitment of protective shields

n/s rear tyre has slight damage on outer sidewall

Pass 31 Oct 2012 23,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre badly deteriorated/worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2011 20,176 miles

front number plate cracked

screw in tread area of o/s rear tyre close to inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2010 16,964 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 MDY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BT57 MDY, 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 MDY registered?

BT57 MDY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2007.

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