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EF57 VVA

2007 Mercedes-benz C 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

135,813 mi
Last recorded135,813 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C 32082,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 VVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 135,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 123,085 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 104,857 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Flickering (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 92,633 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 77,438 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 74,966 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 69,217 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 69,217 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front fog light not working

Pass 14 Mar 2018 63,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 63,711 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine management light stays on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 57,606 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 50,622 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 41,502 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 41,370 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 33,977 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 32,665 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 27,025 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 22,831 miles

Damage to nearside front road wheel inner bead.

Slight damage to windscreen.

Unable to see large parts of the underside of vehicle due to underbody protective shields fitted.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 18,745 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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EF57 VVA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 82,324 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF57 VVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EF57 VVA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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