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ML57 SNF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,228 mi
Last recorded142,228 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 142,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear O/s handbrake lagging

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 142,227 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear O/s handbrake lagging

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 132,628 miles

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

movement in suspension bushes

Fail 20 Mar 2020 132,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

movement in suspension bushes

Pass 27 Feb 2019 115,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 96,790 miles

all four tyres are showing sighns of age cracks on side walls

Fail 22 Feb 2018 96,790 miles

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

all four tyres are showing sighns of age cracks on side walls

Pass 1 Jul 2016 82,812 miles

Nearside rear coil spring corroded under paint no breaks present when inspected

Fail 29 Jun 2016 82,812 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear coil spring corroded under paint no breaks present when inspected

Pass 13 Apr 2015 58,479 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 56,925 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 52,538 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 44,033 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 33,598 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 SNF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SNF, 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 SNF registered?

ML57 SNF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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