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FY57 VCA

2007 Mercedes-benz C 320

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,599 mi
Last recorded155,599 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C 32082,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 VCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 155,599 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 155,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2021 123,409 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 123,409 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 99,256 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 96,917 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 90,369 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 87,483 miles

Nearside Front 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 30 Sep 2016 85,199 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 83,386 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 76,847 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 71,123 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 71,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 60,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 53,713 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2011 36,589 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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FY57 VCA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FY57 VCA, 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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What year was FY57 VCA registered?

FY57 VCA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 13 December 2007.

Is FY57 VCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY57 VCA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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