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ML57 SKJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

177,520 mi
Last recorded177,520 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 SKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 177,520 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 177,520 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 166,188 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 158,487 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 152,253 miles

Offside Rear sub frame rusty

Fail 7 Nov 2022 152,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear sub frame rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2021 143,354 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 140,864 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 139,123 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 139,123 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2018 215,487 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 120,383 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 105,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 2 Mar 2016 105,062 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Mar 2015 92,403 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 92,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 81,010 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 68,319 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 68,319 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 53,000 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 53,000 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall

Pass 9 Dec 2010 37,897 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 SKJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 SKJ, 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 SKJ registered?

ML57 SKJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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