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BV57 ZLU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

50,825 mi
Last recorded50,825 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 ZLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 50,825 miles

Front 2

Pass 15 Aug 2025 46,823 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 46,823 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 43,274 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 39,037 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 36,425 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 33,337 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 30,682 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 28,335 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 25,012 miles

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both rear lamps slightly dull (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 22,471 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 19,525 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)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 16,345 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 14,380 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 12,039 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 10,459 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 8,421 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 6,538 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 6,538 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZLU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ZLU, 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 ZLU registered?

BV57 ZLU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2007.

Is BV57 ZLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV57 ZLU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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