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OU57 ZHC

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,825 mi
Last recorded87,825 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU57 ZHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 87,825 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 75,533 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 15 May 2024 73,705 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 70,516 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2023 70,516 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 67,420 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 65,077 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 65,077 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 62,319 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 58,418 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 54,449 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 54,449 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread cracked (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 50,316 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 44,056 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 34,263 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 26,345 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 22,916 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 18,495 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 ZHC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZHC, 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 ZHC registered?

OU57 ZHC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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The MOT history for OU57 ZHC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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