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SB57 ZBW

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,796 mi
Last recorded118,796 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 ZBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 118,796 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 114,040 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 105,036 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 97,242 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 88,397 miles

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

Rear under side ruste

Fail 25 Nov 2021 88,374 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear under side ruste

Pass 30 Nov 2020 79,172 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 73,164 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 73,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system at inner wing (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 65,294 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 61,067 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 61,065 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 56,280 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 56,280 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 50,366 miles

REAR DISCS CORRODING.UNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED.

Fail 10 Nov 2015 50,366 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Side repeater not working MIRROR (1.4.A.2c)

REAR DISCS CORRODING.UNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED.

Pass 7 Nov 2014 42,778 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 42,775 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

NSF TYRE PERISHED

OSF TYRES SIDEWALL DAMAGE

Pass 19 Nov 2013 36,484 miles

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

ends of most brake pipes in poor condition.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 27,200 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 22,556 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 17,860 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 ZBW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol 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 ZBW, 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 ZBW registered?

SB57 ZBW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 December 2007.

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