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BV57 XNM

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

195,179 mi
Last recorded195,179 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 XNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 195,179 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 188,797 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower stabaliser arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 178,275 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 178,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2022 168,672 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 163,365 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 153,331 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 145,411 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 134,267 miles

Exhaust rear heat shield insicure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 134,192 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear heat shield insicure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 123,205 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 123,205 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear [behind u/tray at nearside front and rear] (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 116,943 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 102,427 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 102,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 85,007 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Fail 7 Jan 2015 84,882 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 6 Nov 2013 63,564 miles

engine light on

ns front fog light inop and broken

Pass 22 Oct 2012 41,105 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 37,274 miles

front brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 13 Nov 2010 31,666 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 31,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BV57 XNM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BV57 XNM, 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 XNM registered?

BV57 XNM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 November 2007.

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