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DY57 AXX

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

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Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 AXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2023

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 110,302 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 101,438 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.4mm/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 93,478 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 93,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 90,883 miles

Offside Front fog light inoperative

parking brake efficiency 16% only

screen wash reservoir low

Pass 14 May 2018 86,004 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2018 85,999 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working flashing on and off (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear diff (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 73,446 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 63,018 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 60,545 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Oct 2014 60,545 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 55,860 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 48,566 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,424 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 24,411 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 24,410 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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DY57 AXX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DY57 AXX, 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 DY57 AXX registered?

DY57 AXX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2007.

Is DY57 AXX safe to buy?

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