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RA57 SSZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

196,301 mi
Last recorded196,301 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 SSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 196,301 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper damaged unlikely to cause injury

Pass 16 Feb 2024 183,256 miles

Rear bumper damaged unlikely to cause injury

Pass 30 Mar 2023 174,051 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Apr 2022 163,314 miles

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 156,419 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2019 152,445 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 136,643 miles

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

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

rear suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2017 118,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 117,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 102,417 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 100,046 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 94,856 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 88,250 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 81,553 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 74,776 miles

full undersides covers

Pass 1 Oct 2010 66,378 miles

full engine covers fitted, unable to inspect fully

full underbody covers fitted, unable to inspect fully

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 SSZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RA57 SSZ, 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 RA57 SSZ registered?

RA57 SSZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2007.

Is RA57 SSZ safe to buy?

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