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RF57 LKP

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,925 mi
Last recorded188,925 miles
Recorded on29 May 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 LKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2023 188,925 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 170,628 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 170,628 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 155,482 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 146,574 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face pitted both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both head light slightly dimmer

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 146,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face pitted both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both head light slightly dimmer

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre trad 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 134,904 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 130,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn bald on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn bald on edges

Offside Rear Lamp lens cracked/ incomplete.

Fail 26 Feb 2018 130,427 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn bald on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn bald on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2017 122,985 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 98,365 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 98,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2015 72,665 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 48,744 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 33,217 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 32,249 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 25,343 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 18,453 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 LKP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 LKP, 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 RF57 LKP registered?

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

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The MOT history for RF57 LKP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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