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DK57 VLT

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,584 mi
Last recorded156,584 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 VLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 156,584 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 154,109 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2023 151,538 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 148,282 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2021 145,876 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 142,699 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 142,699 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 138,966 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 138,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 133,318 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 128,144 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2016 124,717 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 124,707 miles

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

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S & O/S (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 123,425 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 123,425 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 119,163 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 114,546 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 111,581 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 95,759 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 64,345 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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DK57 VLT 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 80%.

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 DK57 VLT, 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 VLT registered?

DK57 VLT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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