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SB57 YLG

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,153 mi
Last recorded92,153 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 YLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 92,153 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

O/S rear parking brake recording low.

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear lower excessive corrosion all over.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Centre and O/S. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 92,153 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

O/S rear parking brake recording low.

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

Offside Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear lower excessive corrosion all over.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Centre and O/S. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 91,092 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess corrosion outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Nearside Rear brake feral n/s rear o/s rear o/s front corroded

Offside Rear brake back plate corrorded

Offside Rear brake back plate corrorded

Rear brake callipers corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2025 91,092 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess corrosion outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Nearside Rear brake feral n/s rear o/s rear o/s front corroded

Offside Rear brake back plate corrorded

Offside Rear brake back plate corrorded

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake callipers corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2024 89,923 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 89,923 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 87,533 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 10 Jun 2022 84,652 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 84,652 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 82,385 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 80,533 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 80,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 76,404 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 70,709 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 66,865 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 62,501 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main at front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 54,624 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 46,902 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 38,279 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 38,279 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 28,575 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 17,663 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 13,799 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 YLG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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