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OV57 WLE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

157,323 mi
Last recorded157,323 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 WLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 157,323 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 150,734 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside front fog lamp broken

Pass 21 Nov 2018 139,609 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 126,400 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front near sid efog ligh broken

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 112,256 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 101,008 miles

nearside front fog light inoprative

tyre tread low and worn uneven

Pass 28 Oct 2014 89,548 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 76,984 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 76,984 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2012 61,170 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 50,570 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Fail 21 Nov 2011 50,570 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 40,599 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 WLE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WLE, 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 WLE registered?

OV57 WLE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2007.

Is OV57 WLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV57 WLE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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