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BL57 UTR

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

118,703 mi
Last recorded118,703 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 UTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 118,703 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 117,637 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 117,299 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 117,273 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 116,968 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play ADVISE BOTH SIDES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF CURVE ARM BALL JOINT RUBBER SPLIT.(ADVISE FIT BOTH SIDES.) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour SHOWING WHITE. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour SHOWING WHITE. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1-0 MM INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated FRONT & REAR BRAKE FLEXI HOSES PERISHING. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material METAL BRAKE PIPES GOING TO FLEXI HOSES CORRODING. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR BRAKE DISCS HAVE SURFACE RUST ON BRAKE FACE. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner REAR INNER BRAKE PADS NOT VISIBLE WITH WHEELS ON.

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 105,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 105,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 101,473 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 101,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 93,733 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 93,733 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting u/s (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 90,098 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 90,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 84,810 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 84,809 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 79,448 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 71,818 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 71,818 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 68,392 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 68,392 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 67,856 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 59,610 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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BL57 UTR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BL57 UTR, 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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BL57 UTR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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