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ML57 CVW

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,302 mi
Last recorded147,302 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 CVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 147,302 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

front and rear bumper slightly damaged

Fail 19 May 2022 147,300 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn all four front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front and rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 26 May 2021 118,108 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and both front to rear ( rear section ) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 May 2021 118,104 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear ( rear section ) (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 113,891 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))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 113,881 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 30 Nov 2017 109,824 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 101,027 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 97,423 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 97,423 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 88,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 16 Apr 2013 80,736 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 80,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 80,718 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 70,485 miles

slight damage to windscreen in swept area

Pass 8 Oct 2010 55,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

imbalance evident on front brakes 13%

nearside and offside front brake discs heavily worn

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn

offside rear tyre very close to legal limit

Fail 7 Oct 2010 55,177 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front brake discs heavily worn

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn

offside rear tyre very close to legal limit

slight imbalance evident on fronr brakes 13%

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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ML57 CVW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ML57 CVW, 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 ML57 CVW registered?

ML57 CVW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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