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HY57 XYF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

280,716 mi
Last recorded280,716 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY57 XYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 280,716 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 280,716 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 167,800 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 167,799 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 164,241 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 146,166 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 146,166 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 118,413 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 118,413 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 90,275 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 53,457 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 53,457 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 39,451 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 39,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HY57 XYF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HY57 XYF, 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 HY57 XYF registered?

HY57 XYF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2007.

Is HY57 XYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY57 XYF shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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