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HN57 RFK

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

172,814 mi
Last recorded172,814 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN57 RFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 172,814 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 159,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at rear of o/side front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at rear of n/side front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 148,566 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion at rear of n/side front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion at rear of o/side front to rear metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 135,425 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 121,166 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 106,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge of tread and cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 96,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 96,874 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 81,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 66,866 miles

Under trays fitted at time of test.

Pass 2 Dec 2016 58,299 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 52,736 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 47,128 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 41,267 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 34,112 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 28,271 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 21,678 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 21,678 miles

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

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

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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HN57 RFK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HN57 RFK, 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 HN57 RFK registered?

HN57 RFK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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