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ML57 VEF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

44,322 mi
Last recorded44,322 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 VEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 44,322 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 39,314 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt forward arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 39,314 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake fluid from n/s/r ridged brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system in front of the n/s/r wheel under the plastic under tray (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 37,260 miles

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

O/S/F outer sidewall of tyre perished

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 33,545 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 32,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 30,672 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 27,701 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns front to rear metal brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 27,701 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns front to rear metal brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 25,144 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 24,103 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 24,103 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 21,809 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 21,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 18,601 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 16,156 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 13,431 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 11,067 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 6,423 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 VEF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VEF, 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 VEF registered?

ML57 VEF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2007.

Is ML57 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML57 VEF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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