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PE57 PPX

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,512 mi
Last recorded123,512 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE57 PPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 123,512 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Jun 2026 123,511 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 28 May 2025 120,003 miles

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

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

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

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

heat shield resting on rear silencer box

o/s/rear lamp unit damaged but not showing white light at time of test

Pass 23 Apr 2024 114,849 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Apr 2024 114,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 behind wing liner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2023 111,322 miles

rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2023 111,322 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 107,238 miles

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

rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2021 102,304 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2021 102,304 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2019 88,845 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 74,958 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 64,785 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 91,227 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 91,227 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 50,541 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 45,317 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,088 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 34,640 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 28,796 miles

Advise customer front tyres wearing on the inner treads.

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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PE57 PPX 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 75%.

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 PE57 PPX, 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 PE57 PPX registered?

PE57 PPX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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