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HF57 CJV

2007 Mercedes-benz C 320

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

159,178 mi
Last recorded159,178 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C 32082,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF57 CJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2023 159,178 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 159,154 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate 0.7 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main rear to front pipe badly corroded BENEFIT GIVEN TO PRESENTER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main rear to front pipe badly corroded BENEFIT GIVEN TO PRESENTER (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 149,670 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 149,619 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 139,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 130,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 118,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 105,379 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 98,881 miles

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

vehicle emissions to low to register

Pass 17 Sep 2015 85,941 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 72,619 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 72,618 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 57,424 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 57,424 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 41,178 miles

Nearside Rear 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 31 Aug 2011 28,417 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 22,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HF57 CJV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF57 CJV, 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 HF57 CJV registered?

HF57 CJV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 2 September 2007.

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