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HV57 MPZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

185,029 mi
Last recorded185,029 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 185,029 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 156,698 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 149,313 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 146,300 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 141,473 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 136,974 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR and OSR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 133,474 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 128,386 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 122,166 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 115,548 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 110,126 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2016 93,136 miles

plastic engine covers

plastic under covers

Pass 4 Jun 2015 91,510 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 83,365 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 73,440 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 58,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 44,477 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 44,477 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front brake discs wearing thin - soon require replacement.

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

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 MPZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 MPZ, 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 MPZ registered?

HV57 MPZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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