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ML57 RYY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

164,536 mi
Last recorded164,536 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 164,536 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2025 155,778 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 149,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 144,578 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 140,170 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))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 140,170 miles

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

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))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 137,248 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 137,248 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 134,955 miles

Engine covers&under trays fitted,obscuring underside components

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2018 134,948 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Engine covers&under trays fitted,obscuring underside components

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2016 131,681 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both side front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side rear (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

Fail 3 May 2016 131,681 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both side front (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high both side front (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side rear (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 125,640 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 125,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 May 2014 115,507 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 115,506 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit and bauld on both edges

Pass 18 May 2013 106,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2011 89,025 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 71,944 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

n/s/f screen washer inoperative

Pass 28 Oct 2010 71,944 miles

n/s/f screen washer inoperative

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 RYY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RYY, 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 RYY registered?

ML57 RYY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2007.

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