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RK57 UKC

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

192,650 mi
Last recorded192,650 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 UKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 192,650 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 192,600 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 190,161 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and back all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Both inner tie rod slght ply

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front both side control arm bush slight ply

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2017 179,786 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Mar 2017 179,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 169,756 miles

both steering rods have slight play

Pass 27 Jan 2015 159,047 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 147,026 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 146,950 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 130,984 miles

SRS warning light stays on at all times.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 116,394 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2011 116,394 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 100,844 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 100,834 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

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 UKC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Red 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 UKC, 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 UKC registered?

RK57 UKC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2007.

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