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RA57 SSV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,206 mi
Last recorded121,206 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 SSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 121,206 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 121,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 110,010 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front inners (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 110,005 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front inners (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 92,722 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 92,718 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 75,336 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 70,645 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 68,596 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 64,418 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 61,305 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 58,653 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake pads starting to get low

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge 2mm

Fail 20 Nov 2012 58,651 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake pads starting to get low

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge 2mm

Pass 30 Nov 2011 44,845 miles

Rear tyres wearing thin.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 31,973 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin - soon require replacement.

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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RA57 SSV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RA57 SSV, 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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RA57 SSV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2007.

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