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SJ57 SFF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

57,501 mi
Last recorded57,501 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ57 SFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 57,501 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 57,477 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 55,707 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 53,992 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 50,353 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 48,974 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 44,999 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 42,302 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 40,455 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 35,561 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 31,664 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 28,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside outer sidewalls damaged on both tyres

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 25,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 23,597 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 20,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small tear in n/s/r tyre 245/40/17

Fail 16 Jul 2013 20,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small tear in n/s/r tyre 245/40/17

Pass 1 Aug 2012 18,003 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 18,003 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 14,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 9,859 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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SJ57 SFF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SJ57 SFF, 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 SJ57 SFF registered?

SJ57 SFF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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