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RY57 ZCO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

97,484 mi
Last recorded97,484 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 ZCO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 97,484 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 97,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 96,843 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2024 92,995 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 92,995 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 91,227 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 86,245 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 79,944 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 79,897 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens also missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect both rear and front (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 77,312 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 69,883 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 64,911 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 64,887 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 61,078 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 56,236 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 56,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 46,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 46,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 39,382 miles

Engine oil level low - check regularly

Pass 30 Aug 2012 33,346 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 30,023 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)

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

Fail 2 Sep 2010 23,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front wipers worn

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 2 Sep 2010 23,451 miles

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

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

front wipers worn

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

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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RY57 ZCO 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 65.2%.

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 RY57 ZCO, 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 RY57 ZCO registered?

RY57 ZCO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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