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RV57 AEA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,911 mi
Last recorded97,911 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 AEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 97,911 miles

both headlights chrome reflector deteriorating

engine cover & undertray fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2026 97,827 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

both headlights chrome reflector deteriorating

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2025 90,354 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met requirements

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust mounting broken although exhaust still secure

Pass 12 Jun 2024 82,515 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

one of exhaust brackets missing

Pass 8 Jul 2023 73,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 63,224 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 62,673 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 62,662 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 61,877 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 58,300 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 51,852 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 51,748 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 44,073 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres 1.6mm

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2017 44,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front/lower (rear) (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres 1.6mm

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 38,669 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2016 38,669 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 34,257 miles

205/55/16.

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)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 34,238 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

205/55/16.

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 7 Oct 2014 30,087 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 21,730 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 18,134 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 15,023 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 4 Oct 2010 11,585 miles

Slight corrosion on brake disks front and rear

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 AEA 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 73.9%.

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 RV57 AEA, 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 AEA registered?

RV57 AEA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 2007.

Is RV57 AEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV57 AEA shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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