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RV57 TFZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,609 mi
Last recorded136,609 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 136,609 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 136,342 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 136,339 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 132,432 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 131,072 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 131,070 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 126,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing low 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 119,444 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 119,444 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 109,557 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

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

Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe front bush (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe, both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 98,734 miles

Emissions to clean to register, no print outs.

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 19 Aug 2015 89,245 miles

Trays fitted under vehicle

Fail 19 Aug 2015 89,245 miles

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

Trays fitted under vehicle

Pass 2 Sep 2014 81,855 miles

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

n/s/f indicator blinker has condensation inside it.

o/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2013 73,363 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 73,361 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

wipers not clearing that well

Pass 9 Aug 2012 63,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside and nearside front tyres worn low on outer edges.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 54,870 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 38,878 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 TFZ 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 73.7%.

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 TFZ, 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 TFZ registered?

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

Is RV57 TFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV57 TFZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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