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OE57 OBX

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

183,618 mi
Last recorded183,618 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 OBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 183,618 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 159,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 149,168 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 141,976 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2021 137,235 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2020 131,778 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 127,038 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 121,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 115,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obstructing view of some components

Pass 15 Dec 2016 108,772 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 101,467 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 94,410 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 94,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 86,630 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 78,855 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 69,404 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 61,234 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 61,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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OE57 OBX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OE57 OBX, 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 OE57 OBX registered?

OE57 OBX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 2007.

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The MOT history for OE57 OBX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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