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OV57 WKC

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,294 mi
Last recorded141,294 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 141,294 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 141,288 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear end of mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 132,764 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre to rear exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 132,764 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre to rear exhaust hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 126,098 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 120,618 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 110,558 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 110,558 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front 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))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 100,218 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 100,218 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 91,665 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 82,969 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 74,674 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 74,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 61,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has slight damage on the outer sidewall

offside front tyre is worn on the edges

Pass 6 Mar 2014 61,563 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has slight damage on the outer sidewall

offside front tyre is worn on the edges

Pass 24 Nov 2012 51,690 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 42,652 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 31,331 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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OV57 WKC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 WKC, 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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OV57 WKC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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