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EK57 NEF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,996 mi
Last recorded143,996 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 NEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 143,996 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 136,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on shoulders on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 130,145 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 130,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 124,460 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 119,897 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 114,089 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 114,089 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 108,953 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 102,936 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 96,600 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 91,630 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 86,962 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 82,707 miles

OS DIP BEAM BULB COVER MISSING

OUTER BRAKE PADS ALL ROUND ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

Fail 13 Oct 2014 82,707 miles

OS DIP BEAM BULB COVER MISSING

OUTER BRAKE PADS ALL ROUND ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 77,331 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS ARE GETTING LOW

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

THE OS PARKING PERFORMANCE IS A LOT LOWER THAN THE NS

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Oct 2013 77,331 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS ARE GETTING LOW

THE OS PARKING PERFORMANCE IS A LOT LOWER THAN THE NS

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Oct 2012 72,039 miles

cut in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 19 Sep 2011 64,015 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 49,453 miles

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

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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EK57 NEF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK57 NEF, 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 EK57 NEF registered?

EK57 NEF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2007.

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