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DK57 VME

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

168,289 mi
Last recorded168,289 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK57 VME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 168,289 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Engine under tray loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 168,288 miles

Brake cable insecure Rubbing on prop shaft (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Engine under tray loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 156,824 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 144,760 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 138,698 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 7 Sep 2021 138,698 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 3 Sep 2020 132,819 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 132,819 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2019 118,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 105,213 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 105,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 93,985 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 93,985 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 85,199 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 85,199 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 77,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing low on inner and outer tread

Fail 28 Jul 2015 77,315 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing low on inner and outer tread

Pass 29 Jul 2014 66,924 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake pads getting low

offside rear tyre wearing low,centre tread

Fail 29 Jul 2014 66,924 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake pads getting low

offside rear tyre wearing low,centre tread

Pass 13 Aug 2012 44,728 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 30,603 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 30,603 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 25,857 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 VME is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 VME, 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 VME registered?

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

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