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PL57 BWA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

182,202 mi
Last recorded182,202 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 BWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 182,202 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 163,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 145,478 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 141,171 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 137,979 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 137,979 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2018 126,395 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 120,121 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 118,817 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 111,371 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 100,804 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 83,962 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 64,988 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 44,981 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 24,320 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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PL57 BWA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 PL57 BWA, 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 PL57 BWA registered?

PL57 BWA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 December 2007.

Is PL57 BWA safe to buy?

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