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HK57 VFO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,881 mi
Last recorded106,881 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 VFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 106,881 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted so can't fully inspect

Fail 7 Aug 2025 106,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertray fitted so can't fully inspect

Pass 16 Aug 2024 100,870 miles

Front Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 91,682 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

covers and undertrays obscuring components

Pass 6 Jul 2022 83,107 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted also slight damage to outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged/cracked/ broken, also tapped up

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to show grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake disc backing plate slightly deteriorating

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to show grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s, also slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 83,105 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also has big cut in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted also slight damage to outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged/cracked/ broken, also tapped up

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to show grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to show grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s, also slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 78,963 miles

Nearside Front bumper damaged

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

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

rear brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 6 Jul 2021 78,963 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front bumper and fog lamp damaged

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

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

rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 16 Jul 2020 76,184 miles

nearside front tyre 5mm left

nearside front wheel rim buckled slightly

rear pads approx. 5mm left

some front brake fluctuation

Pass 8 Jul 2019 71,231 miles

drivers seat back does not tilt forwards

nearside front wheel rim buckled slightly

rear pads worn 4-5mm left

Fail 8 Jul 2019 71,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

drivers seat back does not tilt forwards

nearside front wheel rim buckled slightly

rear pads worn 4-5mm left

suspect water pump noisey

Pass 3 Jul 2018 64,284 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm [Kumho 245/40 ZR 17 95Y] (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Pass 6 Jul 2017 56,406 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 56,405 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint o/s front rear lower arm ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn

front brake pad warning light on

Pass 7 Jul 2016 50,378 miles

n/s rear tyre close to limit

Pass 2 Jul 2015 42,952 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 42,952 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 35,965 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 29,273 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 22,451 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 16,958 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 7 Jan 2011 16,138 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has a large bulge

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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HK57 VFO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VFO, 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 HK57 VFO registered?

HK57 VFO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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