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DE57 TXD

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,576 mi
Last recorded131,576 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 TXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 131,576 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 131,575 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2026 131,475 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Rear both side discs are corroded and worn

Pass 18 Nov 2024 123,448 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 118,222 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 114,223 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 110,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on edges also has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

full under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Fail 17 Nov 2021 110,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on edges also has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

full under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 19 Nov 2020 106,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 106,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 103,244 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 103,244 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 99,371 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 99,371 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 94,654 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear bottom ball jiont (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 91,596 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 88,220 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 88,220 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 84,219 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 72,707 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 72,707 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 62,245 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 62,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 49,535 miles

Front tyres wearing on outside edge

Fail 18 Apr 2011 49,535 miles

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

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

Front tyres wearing on outside edge

brake pad wear light on

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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DE57 TXD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DE57 TXD, 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 DE57 TXD registered?

DE57 TXD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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