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MD57 YFV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,638 mi
Last recorded142,638 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD57 YFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 142,638 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES AND O/S REAR ARE LOW AT EDGES.

SLIGHT PLAY AT N/S FRONT LOWER ARM BALL JOINT.

Pass 23 May 2025 137,521 miles

N/S REAR TYRE GETTING LOW AT INNER.

REAR SUB-FRAME HAS SLIGHT CORROSION.

SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHING SLIGHTLY.

Pass 16 May 2024 128,631 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 128,631 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 119,626 miles

discs worn

suspension corroded

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

Fail 17 May 2023 119,626 miles

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

Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

discs worn

suspension corroded

Pass 26 May 2022 111,268 miles

BRAKE PIPES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION

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

Pass 24 May 2021 103,078 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 103,078 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 98,882 miles

FRONT BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE INTO BRAKE HOSES

O/S FRONT AND REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON EDGES

Pass 24 May 2019 90,305 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 82,618 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 71,182 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 71,182 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 59,058 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 May 2015 48,712 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 39,485 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 36,287 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 30,436 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 26,277 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 18,657 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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MD57 YFV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MD57 YFV, 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 MD57 YFV registered?

MD57 YFV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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