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BV57 ZXE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,570 mi
Last recorded159,570 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV57 ZXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 159,570 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 159,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 22 Dec 2020 153,797 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 153,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 145,508 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 145,508 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 140,578 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 140,578 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2017 134,337 miles

Engine bay covers fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm. 205/55R16 91V. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm. 205/55R16 91V. (4.1.E.1)

Under trays/covers fitted.

Fail 11 May 2017 134,337 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working LED unit in wing mirror. (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine bay covers fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm. 205/55R16 91V. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm. 205/55R16 91V. (4.1.E.1)

Under trays/covers fitted.

Pass 18 Apr 2016 106,067 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 97,243 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 93,408 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 85,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 75,565 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 75,565 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 65,062 miles

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

nearside parking brake - low reading

Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,974 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 47,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 ZXE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 ZXE, 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 ZXE registered?

BV57 ZXE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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