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HV57 XUW

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

87,922 mi
Last recorded87,922 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 XUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 87,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 87,922 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 82,558 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 80,251 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 78,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

engine warning light on

Pass 31 Aug 2022 77,053 miles

Engine management warning light staying on

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 74,377 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 73,250 miles

Nearside rear position and stop lamp work 50% only

Pass 2 Apr 2019 70,278 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 67,332 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 64,835 miles

EML on at time of test

Pass 6 May 2016 63,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front headlamp slightly moving ( only when vehicle stop)

tow ball hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 May 2015 60,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 56,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2013 52,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 49,571 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front wipers worn

Pass 11 May 2011 46,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 44,132 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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HV57 XUW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc 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 XUW, 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 XUW registered?

HV57 XUW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is HV57 XUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV57 XUW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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