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MT57 ULC

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,725 mi
Last recorded168,725 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 ULC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 168,725 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 168,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 161,790 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 155,285 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 155,224 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front both n/s o/s brake pipes [under front wings ] corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken rear n/s lower spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear both n/s o/s main brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s o/s lower [front] suspension arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 155,173 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 150,912 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 144,293 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 144,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached lower front arm as chalked. bolt loose & bush heavily deteriated (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 134,325 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge,also starting to perish.205/55r1691v

Pass 21 Nov 2019 126,332 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 114,483 miles

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

both rear brake backing plates catching when wheel rotating

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2017 102,348 miles

both front tyre's starting to wear on inner edge's.205/55r1691v dunlop

Pass 25 Nov 2016 91,516 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn inner & outer edges

Pass 26 Nov 2015 80,568 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 71,350 miles

both rear tyres are starting to crack on sidewalls and also the tread

undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle preventing checks to some components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 61,119 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 50,733 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 40,457 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 29,776 miles

Front tyres worn on edges and perishing

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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MT57 ULC 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 80%.

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 MT57 ULC, 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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MT57 ULC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 December 2007.

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