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DG57 FYV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,505 mi
Last recorded112,505 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 FYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 112,505 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 112,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 112,418 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded upper front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 109,475 miles

Damage to offside front bumper But not insecure and no sharp edges !!

Slight play in offside inner steering rack end ball joint !

Pass 20 Dec 2019 104,194 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 91,427 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 80,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 72,198 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 70,286 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 70,286 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 67,546 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 55,437 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 42,121 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 42,121 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front brake discs worn to recommended min thickness of 26mm

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 30,695 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 17,505 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 16,530 miles

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

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 FYV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DG57 FYV, 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 DG57 FYV registered?

DG57 FYV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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