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CA57 CBF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,243 mi
Last recorded129,243 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 CBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 129,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2026 129,243 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 121,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Pedal force required near on excessive to operate brakes, servo working. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 117,747 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Pedal force required near on excessive to operate brakes, servo working. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 117,747 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Pedal force required near on excessive to operate brakes, servo working. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 114,527 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 114,527 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 110,111 miles

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 110,111 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 105,225 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 100,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 89,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 59,336 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 59,333 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 53,360 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 46,001 miles

Brake wear light illuminated

Engine management light illuminated

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

Front wipers smearing

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 40,249 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 32,509 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 32,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 14,117 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 20,913 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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CA57 CBF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CA57 CBF, 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 CA57 CBF registered?

CA57 CBF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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