MOT Status
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116,148 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn CASTOR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
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))
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))
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))
surface rust on rear shock absorbers
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
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)
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)
Offside Front wearing on both edges
e/m light on
rear heat shield adrift
both rear heat shields loose
both rear tyre wearing on inner edges
e/m light on
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)
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
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
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was SG57 NLU registered?
SG57 NLU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2007.
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