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DK57 VLO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,111 mi
Last recorded113,111 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 VLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 113,111 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 100,646 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear subframe has been weld repaired and there is a hole / gap in the centre of the trailing arm mounting flanges

O/S and N/S front flexible brake hoses held in by jubilee clips

O/S and N/S rear flexible brake hoses held in by cable ties

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 100,563 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trailing link arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear subframe has been weld repaired and there is a hole / gap in the centre of the trailing arm mounting flanges

O/S and N/S front flexible brake hoses held in by jubilee clips

O/S and N/S rear flexible brake hoses held in by cable ties

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Sep 2022 85,975 miles

Brake pedal spongy and sinks when held on constant pressure, creaking noise from O/S/F when operating brakes

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension toe link mounting onto rear subframe has been welded

Fail 1 Sep 2022 85,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Pipe across front subframe chafing on metal edges and on a screw (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

All four brake flexi hoses are held with cable ties and not with the correct and secure clips

Brake pedal spongy and sinks when held on constant pressure, creaking noise from O/S/F when operating brakes

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension toe link mounting onto rear subframe has been welded

Pass 3 Sep 2021 78,475 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 78,468 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 76,814 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 73,956 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 73,951 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 68,914 miles

Rear steel brake pipes over subframe have surface corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2017 65,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 65,486 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 61,990 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 61,990 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 57,057 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Internal headlight adjuster moved for testing

Pass 27 Aug 2014 49,834 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 31 Aug 2013 43,667 miles

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 3 Sep 2012 35,027 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 27,229 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 22,000 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 21,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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DK57 VLO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DK57 VLO, 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 DK57 VLO registered?

DK57 VLO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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