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RY57 ZKE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

151,634 mi
Last recorded151,634 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 ZKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 151,634 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 151,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 144,260 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes to the rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 142,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre over 10 yrs old (2006)+perishing/cracking. 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 both sides worn/corroded. **Advise changing** (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 140,397 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated X2 both sides boots deterioated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 138,460 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 both sides lower boots deteriorated. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 136,021 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 134,760 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 132,869 miles

advise nsr tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2017 127,606 miles

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim n/s & o/s (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at n/s/r wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 127,606 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim n/s & o/s (4.2.A.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s & o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at n/s/r wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2016 115,880 miles

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

Under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 104,023 miles

child seat n/s/r fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2014 91,475 miles

front and rear tyres worn low

offside rear door damaged

trims fited to outersills and undersides

Pass 16 Nov 2013 79,722 miles

trigger point not met

Pass 26 Nov 2012 68,630 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 56,894 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 43,878 miles

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

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

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 ZKE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RY57 ZKE, 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 ZKE registered?

RY57 ZKE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2007.

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