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RV57 MXA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,794 mi
Last recorded150,794 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 MXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 150,794 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 150,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake caliper damp

Pass 31 Jul 2021 145,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 245/40/17. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 140,535 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 140,505 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 134,771 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 134,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 133,724 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 133,721 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres near limet

Pass 10 Mar 2017 128,426 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 116,991 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 116,898 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2015 106,040 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 96,474 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 90,311 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 78,443 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 59,687 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 59,685 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 39,160 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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RV57 MXA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MXA, 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 MXA registered?

RV57 MXA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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