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ML57 WRA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,559 mi
Last recorded96,559 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 96,559 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 96,559 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 88,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Park brake slightly binding - advise adjustment

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 80,842 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s/f cross strut arm slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 75,258 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 75,253 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture brake metal pipie corroded and leaking brakes not tested due to brake fluid excessive leak. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2021 70,185 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 70,182 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords as marked. 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 64,951 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 61,452 miles

NOTE;- Advise RENEWAL of brake pipes

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on BOTH inner & outer edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose pipe AND also above rear suspension at retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Dec 2019 61,452 miles

NOTE;- Advise RENEWAL of brake pipes

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on BOTH inner & outer edges of tyre tread face (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose pipe AND also above rear suspension at retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Nov 2018 55,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight cuts/tears on outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 48,353 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 41,215 miles

Both front brake pipes to flexible hoses beginning to corrode.

Childseat fitted.

Some suspension bushes at the rear beginning to show wear.

Fail 29 Nov 2016 41,215 miles

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

Both front brake pipes to flexible hoses beginning to corrode.

Childseat fitted.

Nail offside rear tyre.

Some suspension bushes at the rear beginning to show wear.

Pass 3 Dec 2015 33,371 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 22,839 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 14,524 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 11,138 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 8,583 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 6,194 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 WRA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 WRA, 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 WRA registered?

ML57 WRA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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The MOT history for ML57 WRA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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