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PH57 ALH

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,170 mi
Last recorded143,170 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH57 ALH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 143,170 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 125,416 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 120,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 120,702 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 113,139 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

full engine covers and belly trays fitted unable to see some components

Pass 20 Nov 2021 106,550 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 101,310 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 94,040 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 87,419 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 72,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 72,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 53,195 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 48,421 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 43,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 37,353 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 32,483 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 72,316 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 21,953 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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PH57 ALH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PH57 ALH, 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 PH57 ALH registered?

PH57 ALH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2007.

Is PH57 ALH safe to buy?

The MOT history for PH57 ALH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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