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HV57 YYH

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,315 mi
Last recorded176,315 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 YYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 176,315 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 169,433 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 169,430 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 166,469 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 9 Jan 2023 166,464 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

handbrake performance on limit (16%)

Pass 4 Jan 2022 161,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear Above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 158,873 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 26 Sep 2019 154,425 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 154,422 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2018 148,712 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 148,712 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 141,533 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 141,533 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 126,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner rubber (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 126,428 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim edge buckled causing flat spot (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner rubber (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 122,250 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2014 112,863 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 92,428 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 92,428 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 77,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Sep 2012 77,660 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2011 65,737 miles

osf tyre wearing more on edges

Fail 3 Oct 2011 65,737 miles

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

osf tyre wearing more on edges

Pass 24 Sep 2010 41,894 miles

nail in near side rear tyre

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 YYH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YYH, 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 YYH registered?

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

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