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SA57 DGX

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

144,998 mi
Last recorded144,998 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA57 DGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 144,998 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back of center box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material goes behind plastic arch cover (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material goes behind plastic arch cover (1.1.11 (c))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge cracking on outer edge recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 144,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material goes behind arch plastic arch cover so cant be seen (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and cracking on outer edge recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material goes behind arch plastic arch cover so cant be seen (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 142,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2025 142,388 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 139,339 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 136,590 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 133,712 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 133,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 127,190 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from centre silencer and also blowing from joint where it joins onto CAT converter (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 118,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material round rear coil spring mounting (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material round rear coil spring mounting (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust centre flange joint badly corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 111,008 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2019 111,008 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 102,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around spring mounting (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch, onto flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 102,418 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around spring mounting (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch, onto flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 22 Jun 2017 92,723 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 83,339 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 80,808 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger missing

Fail 30 Oct 2015 80,808 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust hanger missing

Pass 3 Nov 2014 75,775 miles

offside Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

rear exhaust hanger missing

Pass 5 Nov 2013 60,159 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 40,204 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 40,204 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Centre exhaust hanger corroded off

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 31,400 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 22,655 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 22,655 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SA57 DGX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SA57 DGX, 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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SA57 DGX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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