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DF57 TDU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,559 mi
Last recorded93,559 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 TDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 93,559 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 87,370 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 80,508 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 76,435 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 72,017 miles

all windows tinted except screen

crack in n/s bottom corner of screen

engine covers and under body trays

Fail 31 Oct 2015 72,017 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

all windows tinted except screen

crack in n/s bottom corner of screen

engine covers and under body trays

Pass 3 Nov 2014 67,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

new handbrake shoes and discs fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2014 67,989 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise from o/s/r wheel when rotated or handbrake applied

Pass 2 Nov 2013 62,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four front lower arms bushes are weak

n/s/f tyre has chunk out of inner side wall

Fail 2 Nov 2013 62,756 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four front lower arms bushes are weak

n/s/f tyre has chunk out of inner side wall

Pass 12 Oct 2012 58,386 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 58,343 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front door windows may be too dark

n/s/f and o/s/r tyre scuffed

n/s/f crossmember to chassis leg bolt insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2011 51,624 miles

o/s/f fog light glass cracked

strong advice both rear tyres on limit of 1,6mm

strong advice o/s/f track rod ball joint play started

tyre wear on both fronts inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Oct 2010 39,396 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

n/s/f fog light glass cracked

rear brake pads starting to wear low

strong advice front brake pads on limit of 1,5mm

Fail 18 Oct 2010 39,396 miles

Offside Rear 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)

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

n/s/f fog light glass cracked

rear brake pads starting to wear low

strong advice front brake pads on limit of 1,5mm

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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DF57 TDU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DF57 TDU, 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 DF57 TDU registered?

DF57 TDU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2007.

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