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SB57 SXM

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,561 mi
Last recorded114,561 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 SXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 114,561 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 103,298 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 103,298 miles

Front Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 93,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Stone chip

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear suspension arm, heavily worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 93,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Stone chip

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear suspension arm, heavily worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 85,332 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 85,327 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 78,446 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 78,431 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2021 69,956 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 69,946 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 68,514 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Off side and near side front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Off side and near side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine cover/under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing from inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 66,348 miles

under trays /engine cover /sill covers

Fail 20 Feb 2018 66,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under trays /engine cover /sill covers

Pass 21 Feb 2017 63,684 miles

Engine cover/under tray fitted

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 63,684 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine cover/under tray fitted

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 60,629 miles

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

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

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

under trays /sill covers /engine cover

Pass 5 Feb 2015 57,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 54,937 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 54,092 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 44,794 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 30,438 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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SB57 SXM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SB57 SXM, 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 SB57 SXM registered?

SB57 SXM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2007.

Is SB57 SXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB57 SXM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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