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DE57 VDN

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

216,220 mi
Last recorded216,220 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 VDN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 216,220 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 210,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 200,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 192,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 188,663 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 177,187 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 161,862 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 133,592 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 133,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint camber arm (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 116,510 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 116,510 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 101,632 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 83,981 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 66,742 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 49,621 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 VDN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDN, 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 VDN registered?

DE57 VDN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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The MOT history for DE57 VDN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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