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RF57 LKG

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

334,780 mi
Last recorded334,780 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 LKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 334,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 334,771 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front tyre cut

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 297,938 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 278,612 miles

Nearside Headlight Aim Image Poor

Fail 19 Aug 2016 278,607 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlight Aim Image Poor

Pass 17 Feb 2016 264,164 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 249,293 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 230,364 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 210,347 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 178,510 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 174,825 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 144,863 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 122,734 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 122,729 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 100,501 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 64,356 miles

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

Front brake discs worn.

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2011 64,350 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake discs worn.

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2010 14,445 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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RF57 LKG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RF57 LKG, 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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RF57 LKG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2007.

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