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SB57 YLJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,503 mi
Last recorded147,503 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 YLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 147,503 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 135,988 miles

under body covers fitted

Fail 31 May 2022 135,988 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom arm marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 129,171 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 129,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system sill area ??? (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 120,014 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 111,001 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 100,265 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 91,034 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 72,896 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 56,777 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 40,276 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 40,276 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 36,408 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 32,446 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 32,446 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 27,252 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 22,530 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 22,530 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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SB57 YLJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YLJ, 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 YLJ registered?

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

Is SB57 YLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB57 YLJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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