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ALF 54S

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

116,605 mi
Last recorded116,605 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALF 54S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 116,605 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 112,685 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 110,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

coil spring was changed before the MOT

Fail 10 Jan 2024 110,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

coil spring was changed before the MOT

Fail 4 Jan 2024 110,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wont adjust (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine bay covers and under body trays obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jan 2023 103,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wear to outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wear to inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 96,223 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine bay covers and under body trays

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 21 Dec 2021 96,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine bay covers and under body trays

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2020 90,016 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 16 Dec 2020 90,016 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 12 Dec 2019 84,539 miles

engine bay covers and under body trays

o/s mirror glass loose

Pass 30 Nov 2018 73,461 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 72,107 miles

Offside Rear Outer tyre has cracks on side wall ,ok at time of test

Pass 14 Dec 2016 69,325 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 69,325 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 67,433 miles

all four tyres are starting to crack on side walls

Pass 17 Nov 2014 64,842 miles

nearside front tyre is perished and cracked on the side walls

Fail 17 Nov 2014 64,842 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre is perished and cracked on the side walls

Pass 18 Nov 2013 62,217 miles

abnormal wear to sidewalls on n/s/f tyre

Fail 18 Nov 2013 62,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

abnormal wear to sidewalls on n/s/f tyre

Fail 19 Nov 2012 60,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 60,701 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 56,931 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 48,595 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 38,220 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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ALF 54S is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ALF 54S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ALF 54S registered?

ALF 54S is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 2007.

Is ALF 54S safe to buy?

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