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HW57 TED

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,836 mi
Last recorded69,836 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW57 TED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 69,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Sep 2024 64,504 miles

Under-trays Fitted. Unable To Inspect Prescribed Areas

Fail 12 Sep 2024 64,497 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Under-trays Fitted. Unable To Inspect Prescribed Areas

Pass 12 Sep 2023 59,185 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 53,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 47,608 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light water inside lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 43,035 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 40,952 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 38,560 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 37,004 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 35,266 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 35,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 33,625 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 31,131 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 27,272 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 23,828 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 19,614 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 15,269 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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HW57 TED 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 88.9%.

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 HW57 TED, 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 HW57 TED registered?

HW57 TED is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2007.

Is HW57 TED safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW57 TED shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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