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RF57 UBZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,851 mi
Last recorded164,851 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 164,851 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2023 162,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 160,865 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle covers

Pass 9 Jun 2021 159,173 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 159,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 153,708 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 153,708 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 147,562 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 144,138 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 144,138 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 140,763 miles

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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above suspension components (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 138,110 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 130,056 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 129,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2014 129,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2013 115,602 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 95,191 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 95,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 65,236 miles

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

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 UBZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 UBZ, 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 UBZ registered?

RF57 UBZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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