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MD57 ZDT

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,946 mi
Last recorded125,946 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD57 ZDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 125,946 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 125,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 121,056 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 110,680 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 108,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

service brake effieniency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 6 Feb 2021 100,098 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustments or repair.

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustments or repair.

Pass 7 Feb 2020 96,767 miles

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

service and parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 5 Feb 2019 92,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 84,302 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 84,302 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 79,189 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 76,867 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 63,618 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 6 Dec 2013 63,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 20 Dec 2012 46,562 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 46,562 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 37,282 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 37,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 27,520 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 ZDT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MD57 ZDT, 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 ZDT registered?

MD57 ZDT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 December 2007.

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