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DE57 VEF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,440 mi
Last recorded92,440 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 VEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 92,440 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 92,440 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 87,365 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 87,365 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 80,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 73,720 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 70,682 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 70,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 70,659 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bothside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

undertray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 16 Jan 2018 67,352 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 67,352 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 62,801 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

Fail 16 Nov 2016 62,801 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 19 Oct 2015 56,266 miles

advise all tyre outer side walls damaged,but still legal

advise all tyres perishing

advise nail in near side rear tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2014 54,926 miles

advise off side rear tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2013 53,128 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 48,651 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 42,950 miles

advise both rear tyres on 2.0 mm tread left

Pass 11 Nov 2010 31,478 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 VEF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DE57 VEF, 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 VEF registered?

DE57 VEF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2007.

Is DE57 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE57 VEF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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