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EX57 UEK

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,385 mi
Last recorded136,385 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX57 UEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 136,385 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 136,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH PIPES RUN TO FRONT OF CAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TOO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 133,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2017 133,323 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 126,019 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 102,111 miles

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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)

near side rear tyre has cracked inner side wall

off side rear tyre has a cracked inner side wall

Pass 25 Sep 2013 74,780 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 74,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 51,094 miles

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

O/S/F/ TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE SIDE WALL DAMAGED

Pass 19 Sep 2012 51,094 miles

O/S/F/ TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE SIDE WALL DAMAGED

Pass 24 Sep 2011 37,922 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 29,104 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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EX57 UEK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX57 UEK, 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 EX57 UEK registered?

EX57 UEK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2007.

Is EX57 UEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX57 UEK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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