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OU57 ZDF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

130,728 mi
Last recorded130,728 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 130,728 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2025 130,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 129,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 125,082 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 125,082 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right Both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 119,499 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 119,499 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 114,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded from front of nsr wheel arch back over to osr (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower fog lamp not connected

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 114,048 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed hole with cords exposed marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded from front of nsr wheel arch back over to osr (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower fog lamp not connected

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 110,792 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front damaged

Slight corrosion on front and rear metal brake pipes at wheel ends

Fail 10 Sep 2020 110,792 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure body heat shield in secure above rear box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front damaged

Slight corrosion on front and rear metal brake pipes at wheel ends

Pass 18 Sep 2019 105,350 miles

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

driver and passenger headrests loose

Fail 17 Sep 2019 105,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

driver and passenger headrests loose

Pass 13 Sep 2018 94,027 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 86,627 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 86,622 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 77,049 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 67,430 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 59,840 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 52,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R tyre wearing inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 44,826 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 44,826 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 34,910 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 18,070 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 17,175 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 ZDF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OU57 ZDF, 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 ZDF registered?

OU57 ZDF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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