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RV57 TFK

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,523 mi
Last recorded181,523 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 TFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2020 181,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced /offside very dim) (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing offside rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin /offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 179,359 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 173,465 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 163,030 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 154,885 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 144,935 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2015 144,935 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2014 133,791 miles

o/s/r tyre on 2mm

Pass 22 Aug 2013 124,502 miles

ADVANCED WEAR BOTH REAR TYRES

Fail 22 Aug 2013 124,502 miles

ADVANCED WEAR BOTH REAR TYRES

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 109,575 miles

ADVANCED WEAR FRONT BRAKE PADS AND POSS DISCS

REAR TYRES RECHECK 2000 MILES

Pass 15 Aug 2011 92,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs wearing thin - replacement required soon.

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 92,790 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs wearing thin - replacement required soon.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 72,535 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin - soon require replacement.

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TFK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TFK, 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 TFK registered?

RV57 TFK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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