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MV57 DRO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,269 mi
Last recorded142,269 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 DRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2022 142,269 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 142,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 128,698 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2021 128,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2020 119,063 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2020 118,061 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine under tray fitted unable full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 118,981 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 115,655 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 105,801 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 99,791 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 95,465 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 90,010 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 88,359 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 88,359 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 69,999 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 50,063 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 24,926 miles

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

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

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

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 DRO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DRO, 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 DRO registered?

MV57 DRO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2007.

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The MOT history for MV57 DRO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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