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OV57 FZC

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,408 mi
Last recorded51,408 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 FZC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 51,408 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 46,644 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 46,641 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 43,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer shoulders wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

full under trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 11 Jul 2018 39,975 miles

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

full under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2017 38,017 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs are showing signs of wear

Pass 1 Jul 2016 36,544 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 33,156 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 29,837 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 22,827 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 22,019 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 22,019 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 20,196 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 20,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front tyre size are 225/45/17 and rear tyres are 225/40/17, this may cause problem with ABS, please check with mercedes to see if it is designed to be like this

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

Side wear on front tyres wheel alignment is required to fix this problem

Pass 24 Sep 2010 16,979 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 16,978 miles

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

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 FZC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FZC, 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 FZC registered?

OV57 FZC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is OV57 FZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV57 FZC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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