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EF57 AVB

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,853 mi
Last recorded143,853 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 AVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 143,853 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 143,853 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 140,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner susp.arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 140,076 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower ring broken and missing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner susp.arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 137,847 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2018 137,847 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm very bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 133,687 miles

Central Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 128,923 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing bald on inner and outer edges.

both rear tyre peris. and cracking.

child seat fitted on n/s rear pass. seat.

requires o/s washer jet.

Fail 6 Feb 2016 128,923 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing bald on inner and outer edges.

both rear tyre peris. and cracking.

child seat fitted on n/s rear pass. seat.

Pass 17 Jan 2015 124,201 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 124,201 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 116,865 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 116,865 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 100,997 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 100,997 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake warning light on and hand brake warning light comes on and goes off

Pass 26 Nov 2011 80,270 miles

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)

Fail 26 Nov 2011 80,270 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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 29 Oct 2010 61,718 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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EF57 AVB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EF57 AVB, 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 EF57 AVB registered?

EF57 AVB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2007.

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