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HX57 VHU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

145,403 mi
Last recorded145,403 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX57 VHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 145,403 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive just a misting of oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 142,003 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))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 138,404 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 138,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 130,640 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue on front under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

rear number starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Jul 2022 123,410 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms front bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning deteriorating (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 5 Jul 2022 123,409 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms front bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning deteriorating (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal anti slip slight wear

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Jul 2021 117,679 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 119,920 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 111,919 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 103,243 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 96,692 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 96,692 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 94,608 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 86,911 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Feb 2016 78,261 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 68,285 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 60,179 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2013 51,683 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs and brake pads worn

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 24 Jan 2012 44,540 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged. Cord not exposed.

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 44,540 miles

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

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged. Cord not exposed.

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 32,623 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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HX57 VHU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HX57 VHU, 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 VHU registered?

HX57 VHU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 November 2007.

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