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MK57 MLO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,322 mi
Last recorded138,322 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK57 MLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 138,322 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3 mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3 mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 125,553 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 125,346 miles

Nearside Rear heat shield loose

Offside Front pad wear wire missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails

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

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 125,343 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers prevent full inspection

Pass 18 Dec 2020 120,106 miles

undertrays prevent full inspection

Fail 14 Dec 2020 120,016 miles

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

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

undertrays prevent full inspection

Pass 16 Dec 2019 113,414 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 106,172 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 106,170 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing under seat ? (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 100,346 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened seriously worn. slight judder on brake test. (3.5.1i)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle

Pass 28 Apr 2017 94,638 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 88,743 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2014 79,184 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 73,421 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 63,258 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 55,651 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 55,651 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 46,516 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 MLO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MLO, 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 MLO registered?

MK57 MLO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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