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BT57 MHL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,991 mi
Last recorded145,991 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 MHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 145,991 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 134,659 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes have movement/wear

Both sides rear tyre inflation valves perishing/deteriorating

Both sides rear tyres worn close to wear markers perishing & starting to crack

Chip to windscreen

Front & rear brake discs worn & corroded

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Rear No plate deteriorating

Slight fluctuation front brakes on rbt test

Pass 15 Dec 2023 133,095 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes have movement/wear

Front brake discs worn

Rear No plate deteriorating

Rear brake discs worn

Slight fluctuation front brakes on rbt test

Pass 2 Dec 2022 130,190 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes have movement/wear

Front brake discs worn

Rear No plate deteriorating

Rear brake discs worn

Slight fluctuation front brakes on rbt test

Fail 2 Dec 2022 130,190 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes have movement/wear

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake discs worn

Rear No plate deteriorating

Rear brake discs worn

Slight fluctuation front brakes on rbt test

Pass 6 Dec 2021 125,399 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes have movement/wear

Front brake discs worn & corroded

Rear No plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Dec 2020 121,915 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 121,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 120,024 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 120,024 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 119,417 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 14 Jun 2016 115,842 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 112,392 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 108,136 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 104,142 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 90,485 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2011 85,243 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 83,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 83,193 miles

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

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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BT57 MHL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BT57 MHL, 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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BT57 MHL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2007.

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