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RV57 ABK

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,677 mi
Last recorded136,677 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 ABK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 136,677 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 136,677 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 120,712 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 120,705 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 104,409 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 104,405 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 92,539 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 88,539 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 84,978 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 77,438 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 73,902 miles

Offside Rear rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2015 71,325 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 66,710 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 62,631 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,351 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 47,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 30,240 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 27,805 miles

both mirror repeaters have water ingress

rear number plate has started to blister

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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RV57 ABK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RV57 ABK, 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 RV57 ABK registered?

RV57 ABK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2007.

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