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RF57 OUY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

155,722 mi
Last recorded155,722 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 OUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2022 155,722 miles

Lower Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play front both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 151,252 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre section mounting bracket corroded and not supporting exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre section of exhaust flange bolt/nuts corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear silencer heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 26 Nov 2021 151,251 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre section mounting bracket corroded and not supporting exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre section of exhaust flange bolt/nuts corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear silencer heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2020 147,214 miles

cut in n/s front tyre wall

heavy engine oil leak

o/s rear tyre worn to its limit

Pass 23 Nov 2019 143,267 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 143,267 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 138,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has damage less than 40mm inside zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 138,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has damage less than 40mm inside zone 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 131,412 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 23 Oct 2017 131,412 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint to rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on edges and have deep cuts in out walls

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 14 Oct 2016 119,331 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 119,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 104,279 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 104,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 94,818 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 89,809 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 84,449 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 80,140 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 66,123 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OUY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RF57 OUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF57 OUY registered?

RF57 OUY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2007.

Is RF57 OUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF57 OUY shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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