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CX57 DKF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

211,526 mi
Last recorded211,526 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX57 DKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 211,526 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 211,526 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure headrest (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour main beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

Passenger's seat with a defective structure headrest (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 207,460 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 207,460 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 202,213 miles

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))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 188,430 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both front fog lamp lens smashed

both rear tyres perished

front brake disc thin and worn

front brake pads thin

near side door mirror glass cracked

off side number plate lamp not working

Fail 5 Dec 2019 188,189 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions not tested injectors chuffing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both front fog lamp lens smashed

both rear tyres perished

front brake disc thin and worn

front brake pads thin

near side door mirror glass cracked

off side number plate lamp not working

Pass 12 Dec 2018 173,929 miles

front fog lamps cracked

Fail 12 Dec 2018 173,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front fog lamps cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2017 157,089 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2016 141,916 miles

245/40/17/91y firestone

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear inner brake pad worn to limit

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

strong advisory that the nearside front brake pipe is corrodeing

wear lip on front brake discs

Fail 23 Nov 2016 141,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

245/40/17/91y firestone

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear inner brake pad worn to limit

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

strong advisory that the nearside front brake pipe is corrodeing

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 1 Dec 2015 128,507 miles

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

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

under tray and engine covers fitted unable to test some components

Fail 30 Nov 2015 128,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

under tray and engine covers fitted unable to test some components

Pass 18 Oct 2014 110,707 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2014 110,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 94,042 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 89,126 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 72,733 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 72,731 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 57,122 miles

O/S beam patten poor

Fail 20 Sep 2010 56,757 miles

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

O/S beam patten poor

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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CX57 DKF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CX57 DKF, 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 CX57 DKF registered?

CX57 DKF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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