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RV57 XXM

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

149,436 mi
Last recorded149,436 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 XXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 149,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2023 138,133 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rears age related (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty advise replace (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside rubbers perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

factory fitted covers restricting view of some components in engine bay and underbody

Pass 31 Oct 2022 128,904 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty advise replace (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect advise replace (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened to suspension arm mount starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

factory covers restricting view of some components under body

Fail 31 Oct 2022 128,904 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty advise replace (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect advise replace (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened to suspension arm mount starting to corrode (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

factory covers restricting view of some components under body

Pass 1 Nov 2021 118,317 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s have some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s slight (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight weep of grease, boot slightly loose on small end of boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced one bulb not working (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 107,783 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has slight delamination (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 102,082 miles

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

low tread on the outer edge of the nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2018 97,113 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 91,327 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 83,104 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 1 Sep 2015 74,193 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 64,671 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 55,894 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 47,306 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 38,257 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 27 Sep 2010 30,558 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 XXM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 XXM, 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 XXM registered?

RV57 XXM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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