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MK57 YRD

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

193,101 mi
Last recorded193,101 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 YRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2024 193,101 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 190,519 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch/behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch/behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear heatshield insecure

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch/behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 190,517 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower central arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch/behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch/behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear heatshield insecure

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch/behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 185,260 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 185,266 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 179,962 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 165,704 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 146,630 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 130,699 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 128,115 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 128,115 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 108,587 miles

engine cover

under cover

Fail 21 Sep 2015 108,582 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour broken (1.1.A.3e)

engine cover

under cover

Pass 8 Oct 2014 99,914 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 86,625 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 86,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 78,891 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 60,862 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 60,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 35,226 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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MK57 YRD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MK57 YRD, 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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MK57 YRD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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