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OY57 ZWC

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,222 mi
Last recorded134,222 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 ZWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 134,222 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 134,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 128,943 miles

Slight play near side front drop link

Pass 3 Aug 2024 122,567 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 116,794 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 116,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 111,003 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 110,734 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear to front brake pipes. Two brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Aug 2021 104,890 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 104,750 miles

Brake fluid contaminated Green in colour. (1.8 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Aug 2020 100,053 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 95,816 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 90,843 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 84,534 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 74,258 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 64,986 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 60,940 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 56,081 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 56,081 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 46,579 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 46,579 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 20,118 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 ZWC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZWC, 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 ZWC registered?

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

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