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DA57 EBC

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,373 mi
Last recorded135,373 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 EBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 135,373 miles

Early sign of corrosion underneath

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 135,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Early sign of corrosion underneath

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 129,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 121,574 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 121,574 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 117,587 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 117,584 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due To Brake Pipe Condition. (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 112,293 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 107,697 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 106,284 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 106,280 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 102,713 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 98,088 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 91,739 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 91,739 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 84,926 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 84,926 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 76,070 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 76,070 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 74,269 miles

engine covers and underbody cover fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 68,707 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 68,677 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 62,954 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 57,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 51,538 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2010 47,353 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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DA57 EBC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 DA57 EBC, 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 DA57 EBC registered?

DA57 EBC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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