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ML57 HMU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,462 mi
Last recorded158,462 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 HMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 158,462 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 149,780 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front fog light inoperative

Pass 6 Nov 2023 142,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 134,452 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 130,988 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 130,988 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 124,638 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 119,645 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 119,645 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 111,269 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 102,603 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2016 93,286 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 93,283 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 85,211 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front arm bushs (2.4.G.2)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Undertray fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2015 85,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front arm bushs (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F Tyre low on outer edge and has damage to outer sidewall

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Undertray fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 75,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 66,748 miles

Both rear tyre valves perished

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake application slightly uneven

Front suspension arms bushes slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 57,682 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 5 Dec 2012 57,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Dec 2011 50,608 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edges

Pass 7 Dec 2010 41,657 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 HMU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 ML57 HMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML57 HMU registered?

ML57 HMU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2007.

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