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AE57 SVL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

156,824 mi
Last recorded156,824 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 SVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 156,824 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2024 150,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 138,578 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 128,901 miles

Nearside Rear Door difficult to open - Handle.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Rear Arm. STRONG ADVISE. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under-trays fitted.

Pass 15 Apr 2021 125,339 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES , lower arm front bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , low worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Slight imbalance from rear service brake & handbrake on application

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 7 Apr 2021 125,331 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH SIDE , fronts to rears corroded ( marked yellow n/s/r front of rear inner arch ) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES , lower arm front bushes have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH SIDES , low worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 15 Apr 2020 121,857 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 120,664 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all 4 wheels have stretched tyres fitted at time of test.

Fail 5 Dec 2019 120,664 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible after market hid kit fitted. (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible after market hid kit fitted. (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all 4 wheels have stretched tyres fitted at time of test.

Pass 13 Aug 2018 116,709 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Product on rear number plate but still clearly read

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear lower arm mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 108,783 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All Rear brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 98,444 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)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 138,318 miles

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2015 138,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 76,820 miles

slight damage to the o/s/r inner plastic wheel arch and shock absorber dust cover

Pass 21 Jan 2014 76,515 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 71,046 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 66,299 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 58,638 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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AE57 SVL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 AE57 SVL, 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 AE57 SVL registered?

AE57 SVL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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