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RK57 UHB

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

233,616 mi
Last recorded233,616 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 UHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 233,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 233,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect N/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 227,968 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 209,632 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 209,632 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 194,884 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 177,684 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 161,457 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 161,457 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2012 126,957 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 126,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 107,546 miles

offside front spotlamp unit displaced in bumper-not clipped in

plastic undertrays fitted underfloor-engine and transmission areas

Pass 25 Aug 2010 88,628 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 88,237 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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RK57 UHB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RK57 UHB, 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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RK57 UHB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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