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OY57 HAO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,331 mi
Last recorded126,331 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 HAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 126,331 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 122,242 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 122,241 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure FLEXI BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 119,512 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 114,286 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 114,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached steel arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2018 101,607 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 101,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 87,978 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 87,977 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2016 80,125 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 72,109 miles

Both front tyres worn out of shape

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 72,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Both front tyres worn out of shape

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 53,351 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 10 Aug 2012 38,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rattle from exhaust

Pass 24 Mar 2011 12,687 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 9,113 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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OY57 HAO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 OY57 HAO, 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 OY57 HAO registered?

OY57 HAO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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