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DF57 VPK

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,506 mi
Last recorded78,506 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 VPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 78,506 miles

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

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 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 78,506 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction fault codes p0012/p0015/p0410/p0022 (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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 worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 74,780 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 71,342 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 68,406 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 68,406 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 65,777 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 62,308 miles

both rear tyres getting close to limit

nsf tyre worn on edges

Fail 9 Dec 2019 62,307 miles

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

both rear tyres getting close to limit

nsf tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2019 59,379 miles

rear pads low

Pass 19 Dec 2017 56,380 miles

rear pads getting low

Pass 7 Dec 2016 52,224 miles

Front suspension rearmost arm bushes poor - Both sides

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Dec 2015 47,493 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 43,093 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 37,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 29,630 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 21,857 miles

underside of vehicle completely covered with plastic trims

Pass 27 Oct 2010 13,198 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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DF57 VPK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DF57 VPK, 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 VPK registered?

DF57 VPK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 2007.

Is DF57 VPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF57 VPK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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