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MK57 MLF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

110,479 mi
Last recorded110,479 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 MLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 110,479 miles

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2026 110,476 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 102,614 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 96,471 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front metal brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 96,468 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front metal brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 89,438 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3.5mm at its lowest point. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 81,733 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 74,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 69,223 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 66,989 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 63,332 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 61,662 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 56,929 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 49,862 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 42,786 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 42,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 35,257 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 27,520 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 19,444 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 11,777 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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MK57 MLF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MK57 MLF, 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 MK57 MLF registered?

MK57 MLF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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