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SC57 LWZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

168,049 mi
Last recorded168,049 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 LWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 168,049 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2025 158,019 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 158,019 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 151,567 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 151,567 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 146,481 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 142,372 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake performance at 18% (R.b.test)

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 142,371 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake performance at 18% (R.b.test)

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 136,107 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 132,922 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 130,928 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 129,491 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Fail 11 Dec 2018 129,491 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Pass 14 Dec 2017 124,992 miles

engine cover & under cover fitted. wet test.

Fail 12 Dec 2017 124,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high PRS (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high PRS (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine cover & under cover fitted. wet test.

Pass 29 Dec 2016 116,605 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to rear coil springs

Fail 28 Dec 2016 116,605 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise strong handbrake only just met performance requirements

corrosion to rear coil springs

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 29 Dec 2015 105,440 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi-hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover & under tray fitted

front brake discs appear worn

Pass 29 Dec 2014 96,673 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 87,256 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 73,099 miles

pads

Pass 13 Dec 2011 56,440 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 56,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 40,203 miles

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

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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SC57 LWZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SC57 LWZ, 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 SC57 LWZ registered?

SC57 LWZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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