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BV57 ZJY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,494 mi
Last recorded96,494 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 ZJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 96,494 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 96,492 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Offside Front Rear Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside Front Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 94,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Aug 2018 87,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 80,484 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 72,713 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 67,428 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 62,221 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 62,221 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 56,192 miles

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

nearside front tyre heavily worn on edges

Fail 22 Aug 2013 56,192 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre heavily worn on edges

Pass 31 Jul 2012 46,738 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 46,738 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 38,558 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 29,000 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 ZJY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 ZJY, 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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BV57 ZJY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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