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OV57 FXX

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,098 mi
Last recorded155,098 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 FXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 155,098 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

damage to offside front bumper

rear brake discs poor

slight creaking from offside front suspension top mount

Fail 3 Mar 2021 155,094 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner pad outer pad 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside only half worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

coolant level warning light on level looks ok

damage to offside front bumper

rear brake discs poor

slight brake judder from rear wheels in brake rollers

slight creaking from offside front suspension top mount

Pass 10 Mar 2020 154,203 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR ALMOST WORN OUT AND OFFSIDE REAR NOT EVEN HALF WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 154,203 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre section hanging bracket corroded and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken 3x blue dots (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR ALMOST WORN OUT AND OFFSIDE REAR NOT EVEN HALF WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 145,134 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 145,131 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 138,007 miles

Engine covers & under-shield(s) fitted.

Oil Leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 138,003 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers & under-shield(s) fitted.

Oil Leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 128,719 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 117,172 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2016 117,172 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 100,961 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2013 89,730 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 78,449 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 78,449 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2011 63,720 miles

under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection

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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OV57 FXX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 OV57 FXX, 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 OV57 FXX registered?

OV57 FXX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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