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HG57 BYP

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

147,095 mi
Last recorded147,095 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 BYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 147,095 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has damage (0.1 (b))

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

bonnet has damage

Fail 8 Aug 2024 146,751 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

front grill loose

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has damage (0.1 (b))

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

bonnet has damage

front bumper slightly loose

noise at rear wheels when turned possible back plates

Pass 20 Jul 2023 128,240 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 113,237 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 111,346 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 108,444 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 104,208 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 101,765 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 101,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 96,306 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 84,529 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front damage to outer side wall

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 76,026 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 70,289 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 64,971 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 60,399 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 52,623 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 42,652 miles

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

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

front and rear registration plates slightly discoloured

rear subframe front bushes split not resulting in excessive movement

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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HG57 BYP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HG57 BYP, 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 HG57 BYP registered?

HG57 BYP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2007.

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