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SD57 TAV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,523 mi
Last recorded51,523 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD57 TAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 51,523 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face slight corrosion and lipping (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight corrosion and lipping (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face slight corrosion and lipping (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 47,670 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 43,671 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut top mount slight noise on rotation

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 43,671 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section of front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front strut top mount slight noise on rotation

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 43,237 miles

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

Offside Rear Intermittent issue with locking/central locking of door. Got access to test.

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 43,237 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Intermittent issue with locking/central locking of door. Got access to test.

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

Pass 30 Aug 2021 41,903 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 40,213 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 38,265 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 38,260 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 35,419 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 33,074 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 30,617 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 27,987 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 24,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 21,841 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 19,058 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 15,772 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 12,469 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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SD57 TAV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SD57 TAV, 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 SD57 TAV registered?

SD57 TAV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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