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HX57 UVB

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

186,571 mi
Last recorded186,571 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX57 UVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2026 186,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe has had a welding repair (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 184,454 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened welding repairs carried out (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 184,344 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Aug 2024 182,518 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 182,516 miles

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

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 182,349 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner arm mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 173,830 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 173,492 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2022 165,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 159,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 153,941 miles

Cut in sidewall of nearside rear tyre / not showing cords

Pass 28 Mar 2019 147,477 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 147,476 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 139,080 miles

Nearside Front headlamp washer retraction mechanism deteriorated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low, reset to zero, no further fault found

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Fail 23 Mar 2018 139,080 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage registration plate surround (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front headlamp washer retraction mechanism deteriorated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights too low, reset to zero, no further fault found

covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 16 Mar 2017 130,660 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 130,657 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both. (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency lower than o/s/r. Attention soon.

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 121,776 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted at time of test.

Lower trim on rear bumper slightly loose.

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency lower than o/s/r, attention soon.

Nearside Rear tyre has small cut to outer wall. No cords showing.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded where it meets flexi pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre has small cut to outer wall, no cords showing.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 115,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear bumper trim loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f and rear tyres all have side wall damage.

n/s/r park brake performance low.

Pass 21 Mar 2014 107,058 miles

Poly v belt cracking

Wiper baldes smear, requires attention

n/s mirror indicator lense condensated

slight damage to both n/s outer sidewalls

Pass 30 Mar 2013 94,297 miles

Nearside repeater condensated

v-belt cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2011 76,262 miles

front tyres wearing thin on outer edges.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 59,321 miles

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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HX57 UVB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 HX57 UVB, 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 HX57 UVB registered?

HX57 UVB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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