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EF57 VVG

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,913 mi
Last recorded115,913 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 VVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 115,913 miles

Both headlamps light output slightly reduced

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 108,335 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 100,516 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 100,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Os rear door cannot be opened from inside

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 90,367 miles

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

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

Suspension creak

Fail 13 Jun 2023 89,812 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Os front lower arm ball joint has a slight resistance when moved

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing slightly low and treads are cut (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension creak

Pass 30 Jun 2022 79,979 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 68,855 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 65,349 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded near brake hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 57,843 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing low

Os front brake pipe is slightly corroded near brake hose fixing

Os front tyre is wearing slightly on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2019 45,121 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

Ns front anti roll bar drop link boot is perishing

Pass 20 Mar 2018 33,521 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 23,129 miles

Both rear tyres have worn on edges close to limit

Fail 27 Mar 2017 23,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres have worn on edges close to limit

Pass 4 Dec 2015 14,426 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 13,743 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 13,425 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 12,560 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 10,795 miles

Nearside front tyre beging to wear on outer edge

Pass 6 Dec 2010 9,290 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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EF57 VVG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VVG, 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 VVG registered?

EF57 VVG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is EF57 VVG safe to buy?

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