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RF57 OVU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,789 mi
Last recorded119,789 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 119,789 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 111,854 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 111,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear 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 23 Jan 2017 104,085 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 92,856 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 80,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 70,742 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 70,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 67,565 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 67,565 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 63,625 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 46,192 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 OVU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OVU, 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 OVU registered?

RF57 OVU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 2007.

Is RF57 OVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF57 OVU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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