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HV57 JYE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,588 mi
Last recorded100,588 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 100,588 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 90,927 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 81,806 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 81,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 75,129 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 75,065 miles

Brake performance not tested due to very bad leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged brake pipe very corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 71,445 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2020 67,502 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 63,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres worn on inner edges and cracked/perished

Pass 25 Sep 2018 59,745 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 50,248 miles

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 45,313 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 39,387 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 33,210 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2013 29,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 29,057 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 26,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 26,176 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 23,140 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 18,324 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)

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 JYE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HV57 JYE, 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 JYE registered?

HV57 JYE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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