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SA57 VRP

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

134,317 mi
Last recorded134,317 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA57 VRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 134,317 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe to flexi pipe corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2018 134,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake pipe to flexi pipe corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2018 133,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 123,930 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 118,410 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 118,410 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 114,825 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 114,823 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 98,336 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 98,336 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 76,826 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 7 Nov 2013 76,826 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both front brake discs badly worn and corroded

Both rear brake discs badly worn and corroded on inner surface

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 12 Nov 2012 58,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 48,833 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 41,564 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 27,848 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 27,848 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)

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 VRP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 VRP, 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 SA57 VRP registered?

SA57 VRP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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