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PF57 OBW

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,815 mi
Last recorded57,815 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 OBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 57,815 miles

Nearside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 57,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 55,122 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 52,566 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 49,474 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 49,465 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 46,166 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 46,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 43,306 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 43,306 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 38,593 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 38,593 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 33,677 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres heavy cracking inside tread and 3/4mm

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 28,447 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 6 Nov 2015 24,962 miles

Offside Rear childs seat fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2015 24,962 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear childs seat fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2014 20,396 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on both shoulders

Pass 8 Nov 2013 17,505 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 13,889 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 11,070 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 5,922 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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PF57 OBW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PF57 OBW, 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 PF57 OBW registered?

PF57 OBW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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The MOT history for PF57 OBW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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