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SG57 VDF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,583 mi
Last recorded178,583 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG57 VDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 178,583 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 178,583 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 169,315 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 167,382 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 167,381 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing both side (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing both side (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 166,114 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 166,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both not working (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cuts in tread and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to Front Shock absorber inserts

Corrosion to Rear Suspension

Front Brake discs worn and lipped

Front Brake pads wearing low close to sensor

Front Fog lights in op

Offside Front Lower front suspension arm bush has movement/worn

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge,rec replace asap

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge,advise replace

Offside Stop light dim

Pass 15 Dec 2018 147,967 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 147,966 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 129,907 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 129,799 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 114,007 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 113,014 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 91,566 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 75,978 miles

Crack On Windscreen

E.M.L on

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 61,490 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 61,490 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 41,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 41,600 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 VDF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VDF, 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 VDF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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