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DE57 TXL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

173,584 mi
Last recorded173,584 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 TXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 173,584 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 173,510 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater not working side mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2020 163,367 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 163,360 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 249,824 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under trays obscuring some parts

Fail 2 Jan 2019 249,815 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Outline marker lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

under trays obscuring some parts

Pass 8 Jan 2018 241,666 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

unable to inspect some under body components due to protective under trays

Fail 8 Jan 2018 241,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

unable to inspect some under body components due to protective under trays

Pass 6 Jan 2017 232,674 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 232,663 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear axle and up behind n/s/r wheel arch cover (marked up) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 221,272 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 221,270 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm - Edges worn / bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm - Edges worn / bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 212,711 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 196,008 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 148,173 miles

both front fog light lenses broken

n/s/r tyre scrubbed on inner edge advive to need changing

o/s/r tyre slightly scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2011 98,698 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 98,698 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Nov 2011 98,293 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

check brake pads light on dash

nearside front fog lamp glass broken

Pass 28 Oct 2010 55,767 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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DE57 TXL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 TXL, 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 TXL registered?

DE57 TXL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is DE57 TXL safe to buy?

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