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DG57 FWY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,169 mi
Last recorded142,169 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 FWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 142,169 miles

EML on

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 142,140 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 124,219 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 124,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 117,618 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 106,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on outer edges...

Fail 9 Jul 2019 106,184 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear... (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges...

Pass 14 Jul 2018 93,283 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018 93,283 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 79,479 miles

Both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edge close to cords/canvas

Combustion smell under engine cover

Front brake discs poor condition & corroded slightly on inner face

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)

Offside Rear tyre poor condition/damaged on inner sidewall

Fail 20 Jul 2017 79,479 miles

Both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edge close to cords/canvas

Combustion smell under engine cover

Front brake discs poor condition & corroded slightly on inner face

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre poor condition/damaged on inner sidewall

Pass 21 Jul 2016 71,396 miles

near-side rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

parking brake efficiency just met.will soon require adjustment/repair

Pass 11 Aug 2015 65,947 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 65,947 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 60,350 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 53,279 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 53,279 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 43,110 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 35,645 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 28,297 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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DG57 FWY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DG57 FWY, 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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DG57 FWY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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