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EF57 UYK

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,587 mi
Last recorded73,587 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 UYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 73,587 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

coolant stainage around front of engine

Pass 9 Apr 2025 68,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 68,959 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 64,223 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 59,153 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 59,153 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 52,530 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 47,640 miles

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

gear box sump slightly wet in oil

Fail 18 Dec 2020 47,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

gear box sump slightly wet in oil

Pass 1 May 2019 42,312 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 38,100 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 34,128 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

wipers smearing

Pass 31 Mar 2015 30,777 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2014 27,076 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 22,782 miles

n/s/r tyre is on the legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 8 Feb 2012 18,913 miles

Both rear tyres are on the legal limit

n/s/r tyre has a cut on the outer wall

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Feb 2011 13,237 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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EF57 UYK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EF57 UYK, 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 EF57 UYK registered?

EF57 UYK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2007.

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