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HG57 BYV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,542 mi
Last recorded207,542 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 BYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 207,542 miles

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

brake warning light on indicating a fault

Fail 30 Jun 2015 207,542 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

brake wear light on indicating a fault

Pass 7 May 2014 180,204 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 142,135 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BELOW MINIMUM LIMIT OF WEAR

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

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 30 Oct 2012 131,893 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 101,817 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 73,531 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 73,531 miles

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

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

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

O/S/F TYRE BALD ON BOTH EDGES

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

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

N/S/F TYRE HAS SPLITS ON INNER SIDEWALL

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 BYV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG57 BYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HG57 BYV?

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What year was HG57 BYV registered?

HG57 BYV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 2007.

Is HG57 BYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG57 BYV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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