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HN57 UEL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,299 mi
Last recorded140,299 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN57 UEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 140,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 138,014 miles

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

o/s/ of front bumper broken.

Fail 22 May 2019 137,999 miles

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

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

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

o/s/ of front bumper broken.

Pass 1 May 2018 134,810 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 134,802 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 May 2017 133,722 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 133,722 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint backward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2016 119,261 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 119,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 115,959 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 101,601 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front no.plate slightly damaged

offside front fog lamp broken,nearside front fog lamp adrift

unable to see inner rear brake pads clearly

Pass 18 Oct 2013 88,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot warning showing on dash

Fail 18 Oct 2013 88,157 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot warning showing on dash

Pass 31 Oct 2012 76,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 61,646 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 61,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 44,649 miles

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 UEL 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 64.7%.

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 HN57 UEL, 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 UEL registered?

HN57 UEL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2007.

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