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RK57 UHV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

199,015 mi
Last recorded199,015 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 199,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2026 199,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 175,031 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside door mirror slightly damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2025 175,031 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside door mirror slightly damaged

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 155,257 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 133,828 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2023 133,556 miles

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 120,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 100,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 87,238 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2020 86,002 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 80,303 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 77,199 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 21 Dec 2017 77,199 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

engine management lamp on

Pass 30 Dec 2016 73,845 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 67,759 miles

Front tyres close to tread limits

Offside Rear close to tread limit

nearside rear seatbelt not tested-child seat fitted

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 29 Aug 2014 64,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 61,764 miles

Both front tyres have fine cracks on outer wall

Pass 28 Aug 2012 58,322 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 54,943 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 42,025 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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RK57 UHV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UHV, 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 UHV registered?

RK57 UHV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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