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RK57 ZZE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

143,720 mi
Last recorded143,720 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 ZZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 143,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2025 143,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has slight play in the ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flex under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective needs cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flex under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective needs cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2024 137,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut out of side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2024 137,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced and offside front (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut out of side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 126,471 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 118,481 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2022 118,481 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged slightly discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 113,166 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 109,338 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 103,569 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 96,701 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 90,439 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 90,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 88,196 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf tyre cracking

Fail 18 Aug 2016 88,196 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf tyre cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2015 81,686 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 May 2014 74,529 miles

nearside front tyre worn low inner & outer edge

Fail 26 Apr 2013 57,463 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 26 Apr 2013 57,463 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,787 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 37,787 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 21,381 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 19,582 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)

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

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 ZZE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZZE, 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 ZZE registered?

RK57 ZZE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 2007.

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