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SG57 NLU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

116,148 mi
Last recorded116,148 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG57 NLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 116,148 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 114,107 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 111,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn CASTOR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 108,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 104,770 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 104,596 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low tread on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 96,096 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 88,063 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 88,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 82,769 miles

surface rust on rear shock absorbers

Fail 26 Nov 2018 82,769 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface rust on rear shock absorbers

Pass 16 Nov 2017 80,551 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Where subframe mounts (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel binding

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Where subframe mounts (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Wheel binding

Rear Rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Rear Suspension components corroded

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 80,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Bald on edges (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Where subframe mounts (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel binding

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Where subframe mounts (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Wheel binding

Rear Rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Rear Suspension components corroded

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 78,352 miles

Offside Front wearing on both edges

e/m light on

rear heat shield adrift

Pass 11 Nov 2015 75,611 miles

both rear heat shields loose

both rear tyre wearing on inner edges

e/m light on

Fail 28 Nov 2014 68,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 68,327 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 59,830 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 48,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Nov 2012 48,163 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Nov 2011 35,754 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 35,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 21,906 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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SG57 NLU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SG57 NLU, 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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SG57 NLU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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