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RK57 UHF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,829 mi
Last recorded119,829 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 UHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 119,829 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 116,406 miles

Headlamp beam pattern quite vague.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to the minimum legal tread depth wear indicators moulded into tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing off to outer edges of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to the minimum legal tread depth wear indicators moulded into tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 119,406 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp beam pattern quite vague.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to the minimum legal tread depth wear indicators moulded into tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing off to outer edges of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to the minimum legal tread depth wear indicators moulded into tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 117,004 miles

rear number plate deterioated

Pass 4 Sep 2019 113,221 miles

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 4 Sep 2019 113,221 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 110,158 miles

parking brake just met requirements

Fail 6 Sep 2018 110,154 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

parking brake just met requirements

Pass 10 Aug 2017 106,704 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some pipes slightly corroded but are greased (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 106,704 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' items stuck on screen (8.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded some pipes slightly corroded but are greased (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 11 Aug 2016 102,537 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 102,537 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 98,842 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)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 90,366 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 79,452 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 70,446 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front jacking point missing

Pass 30 Aug 2011 59,556 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 46,685 miles

o/s/front factory jacking point missing

rear number plate blistered

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

unable to inspect rear seat belts due to rear of vehicle being full

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 UHF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RK57 UHF, 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 RK57 UHF registered?

RK57 UHF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2007.

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