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OV57 VFP

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,349 mi
Last recorded66,349 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 VFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 66,349 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 62,124 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 59,017 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 59,017 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2 x hangers snapped , 1x clamp bolt corroded and loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 54,821 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 46,347 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit

Fail 1 Mar 2018 46,347 miles

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

Both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 13 Mar 2017 41,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn edges

Fail 11 Mar 2017 41,862 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn edges

Pass 29 Mar 2016 36,564 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 34,584 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 31,289 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 27,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 24,421 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 20,816 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 19,709 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 16,395 miles

Nearside front foglamp lense cracked

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

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 VFP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OV57 VFP, 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 VFP registered?

OV57 VFP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2007.

Is OV57 VFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV57 VFP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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