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ML57 CXB

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,913 mi
Last recorded167,913 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 CXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 167,913 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 167,827 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 165,304 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 165,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2017 152,959 miles

engine light on

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2017 152,952 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

engine light on

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2016 141,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2016 141,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2015 126,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2014 114,203 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 114,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 101,248 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer edge 205/55/16

Fail 13 Sep 2013 101,248 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge 205/55/16

Pass 14 Sep 2012 82,211 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 65,465 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 47,773 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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ML57 CXB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 ML57 CXB, 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 ML57 CXB registered?

ML57 CXB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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