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DN57 RTV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

139,898 mi
Last recorded139,898 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN57 RTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 139,898 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 139,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Fog light not switching off (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Fog light operates when brakes are applied (4.3.3 (b))

Road wheel fixing missing One bolt from each road wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear heat shields insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2024 138,166 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 138,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2022 136,539 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 134,726 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 130,805 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 127,781 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 127,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 119,433 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 110,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 110,973 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Oct 2016 107,302 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 107,298 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 100,541 miles

both front spot light lenses broken

child seat fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2014 89,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2014 89,370 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 79,235 miles

Damage to bumper front and rear

Front discs worn

Rear discs slighlty pitted

Rear tyres on 2-3mm (245/40 17)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 67,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 67,924 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 60,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn low

rear brake discs worn low

Pass 2 Nov 2010 47,497 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 47,497 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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DN57 RTV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DN57 RTV, 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 DN57 RTV registered?

DN57 RTV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 2007.

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