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Nearside Front wing mirror lens missing
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn caster (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wing mirror lens missing
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement camber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement toe (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lip on disc and slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lip on disc and slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in centre of tread
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both stab link rubbers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both stab link rubbers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Large cut to cords on side wall and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lip on disc and slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lip on disc and slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in centre of tread
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Subframe has corrosion around suspension arms Nearside and Offside
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Subframe has corrosion around suspension arms Nearside and Offside
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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DF57 VKV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 DF57 VKV, 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 VKV registered?
DF57 VKV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 October 2007.
Is DF57 VKV safe to buy?
The MOT history for DF57 VKV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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