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HK57 DYJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,662 mi
Last recorded98,662 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 DYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 98,662 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 96,980 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 96,980 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 95,041 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 95,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 92,990 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 92,990 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 89,680 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 87,451 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jun 2016 87,451 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jul 2015 87,082 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 78,957 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 63,653 miles

Front tyres getting low on outer edge

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 1 Dec 2011 46,357 miles

Some wear to front brake discs.

Pass 6 Dec 2010 27,800 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 27,723 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HK57 DYJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HK57 DYJ, 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 HK57 DYJ?

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What year was HK57 DYJ registered?

HK57 DYJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is HK57 DYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK57 DYJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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