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OU57 YDD

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

226,622 mi
Last recorded226,622 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU57 YDD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 226,622 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2021 208,912 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

n/s & o/s front brake pipes has signs off corrosion

under trays FITTED

Fail 6 Sep 2021 208,046 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

n/s & o/s front brake pipes has signs off corrosion

under trays FITTED

Pass 4 Sep 2020 183,726 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 183,726 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 178,086 miles

Under trays fitted front to rear not allowing full inspection.

Pass 20 Sep 2018 170,056 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 170,049 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction bracket on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 148,442 miles

under trays engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 18 Jul 2016 134,268 miles

Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play

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

Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play

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

Oil Leak Present

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 134,268 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play

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

Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play

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

Oil Leak Present

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 118,047 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 103,650 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 88,854 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 75,251 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 58,106 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 43,755 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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OU57 YDD 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 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 OU57 YDD, 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 OU57 YDD registered?

OU57 YDD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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