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BT57 ZCY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

109,222 mi
Last recorded109,222 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 ZCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 109,222 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 109,222 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

HEAD LAMP AIM NOT CHECKED DUE TO HEADLAMPS NOT WORKING ON DIPPED BEAM

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 106,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 95,011 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 95,011 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 79,527 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 79,527 miles

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

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 ZCY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 ZCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT57 ZCY registered?

BT57 ZCY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 2007.

Is BT57 ZCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT57 ZCY shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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