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HV57 HTD

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

164,483 mi
Last recorded164,483 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 HTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 164,483 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 148,121 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 147,870 miles

Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2016 144,790 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 144,789 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 141,378 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 141,375 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 132,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 117,283 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 99,895 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 82,091 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 65,853 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 65,854 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front 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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HV57 HTD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HV57 HTD, 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 HV57 HTD registered?

HV57 HTD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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