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BV57 BXU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

199,300 mi
Last recorded199,300 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 BXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 199,300 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 194,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 189,042 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 189,042 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 182,935 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 182,935 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 174,971 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 166,099 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 166,096 miles

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 161,275 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 157,452 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 154,010 miles

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

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

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

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

undertray/plastic covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 147,806 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 144,037 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 126,192 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 117,938 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)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 117,938 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 8 Nov 2012 112,018 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 112,018 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 85,573 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 70,341 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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BV57 BXU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 BV57 BXU, 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 BV57 BXU registered?

BV57 BXU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 September 2007.

Is BV57 BXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV57 BXU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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