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OY57 ZVV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,857 mi
Last recorded170,857 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 ZVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 170,857 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 169,406 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 167,321 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 163,983 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 160,960 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 160,958 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 159,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 155,818 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 150,933 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 150,933 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 144,905 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 139,557 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 138,985 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 133,536 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 129,561 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 127,365 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 117,656 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 117,656 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 84,311 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front wiper blades are smearing slightly

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 17 Sep 2010 84,311 miles

front wiper blades are smearing slightly

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

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 ZVV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZVV, 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 ZVV registered?

OY57 ZVV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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