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DG57 FZK

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

195,042 mi
Last recorded195,042 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG57 FZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 195,042 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 142,075 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 138,261 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 138,261 miles

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2022 133,902 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 127,027 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both just over wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 120,917 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2019 115,921 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2018 107,953 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both just over wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 100,641 miles

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2017 100,641 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 93,929 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2016 93,929 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 86,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 1 Aug 2014 78,233 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2013 70,530 miles

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

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

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

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

front wipers

Pass 18 Jun 2013 70,530 miles

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

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

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

front wipers

Pass 9 Nov 2011 49,484 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 34,904 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 FZK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 FZK, 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 FZK registered?

DG57 FZK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 2007.

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The MOT history for DG57 FZK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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