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MV57 DPU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

59,101 mi
Last recorded59,101 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 DPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 59,101 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight up and down play detected at road wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside wing mirror loose

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight up and down play detected at road wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 59,100 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight up and down play detected at road wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight up and down play detected at road wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 57,370 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play up and down play detected at road wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play up and down play detected at road wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower front arms corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted underneath car not allowing view to some testable components

Pass 17 Apr 2024 55,223 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 53,176 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 51,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 50,353 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 50,353 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also worn bald on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2020 49,219 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (rest of tread depth 4.3mm)

Offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge (rest of tread depth 3.5mm)

Pass 8 May 2019 46,794 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2018 44,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2017 41,069 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 37,782 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 34,417 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 31,377 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 28,648 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 25,492 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 25,492 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 20,430 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 15,715 miles

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

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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MV57 DPU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MV57 DPU, 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 MV57 DPU registered?

MV57 DPU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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