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MA57 DLZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,438 mi
Last recorded122,438 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA57 DLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 122,438 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 118,927 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 116,154 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded(in nearside front wheelarch) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edges/underinflated (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 112,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases loose on centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 112,167 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases loose on centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 106,804 miles

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 13 Oct 2021 106,801 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2020 101,910 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 101,909 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at nearside floor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 97,790 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 97,788 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at offside + nearside track control arm mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 89,998 miles

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Fail 8 Oct 2018 89,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 16 Oct 2017 81,733 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing low+cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2016 73,440 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 64,727 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 56,003 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 49,914 miles

nearside front tyre scrubbing off outer edge

slight corrosion on both front metal brake pipes at flexible hoses

Pass 22 Oct 2012 43,717 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 35,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre as deep cut on outer wall cords not exposed

Pass 27 Oct 2010 27,182 miles

both front tyres scrubbing off edges

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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MA57 DLZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MA57 DLZ, 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 MA57 DLZ registered?

MA57 DLZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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