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OV57 WLC

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

147,511 mi
Last recorded147,511 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 147,511 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2025 141,184 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 131,092 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 122,155 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 117,262 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 115,053 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 112,719 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 108,999 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 105,242 miles

o/s/f tyre slight damage on side wall and wheel.

stone chips to screen

Pass 11 Sep 2017 103,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre extremely close to legal limit suggest early attention

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre on legal limit suggest early attention

extensive undertrays unable to carry out full underside inspections

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Fail 11 Sep 2017 103,233 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre extremely close to legal limit suggest early attention

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre on legal limit suggest early attention

extensive undertrays unable to carry out full underside inspections

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 14 Sep 2016 94,055 miles

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

Nearside Front road wheel damaged

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

Offside Front road wheel damaged

engine cover obscuring components on engine

extensive undertrays unable to carry out full underside inspections

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Fail 14 Sep 2016 94,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Front road wheel damaged

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

Offside Front road wheel damaged

engine cover obscuring components on engine

extensive undertrays unable to carry out full underside inspections

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 23 Sep 2015 85,465 miles

engine under trays fitted not all components checked.

rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 68,548 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 54,046 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Fail 5 Sep 2013 54,046 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 38,910 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 38,792 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 22,561 miles

Front/Rear brake discs corroded

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 22,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres getting low

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 WLC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV57 WLC registered?

OV57 WLC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2007.

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