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EK57 WLR

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,830 mi
Last recorded114,830 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 WLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 114,830 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 114,830 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 113,491 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n\s and o\s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 109,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s and o\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n\s and o\s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 107,646 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 103,921 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 102,443 miles

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 101,833 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 99,838 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 96,728 miles

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 93,375 miles

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn parking brake pedal swatch shows fult on dash board (3.1.5)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Feb 2017 93,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn parking brake pedal swatch shows fult on dash board (3.1.5)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 88,096 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 88,094 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2015 42,614 miles

HAND BRAKE LIGHT STAYS ON SLIGHT PLAY OS NS LOWER BALL JOINTS

HAND BRAKE LINKAGE REQ ATTENTION

Pass 27 Jan 2014 76,471 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)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 67,527 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fluctuating brake readings

nearside front tyre damaged

Fail 30 Jan 2013 67,527 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fluctuating brake readings

nearside front tyre damaged

Pass 29 Nov 2011 56,410 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 70,556 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)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges.

front brake discs getting worn inner surface.

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 WLR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 WLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK57 WLR registered?

EK57 WLR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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