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SK57 LMV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

168,171 mi
Last recorded168,171 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK57 LMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 168,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under vehicle and components has corrosion around

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection on some components

Pass 15 Nov 2024 163,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Under vehicle and components has corrosion around

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection on some components

Pass 17 Nov 2023 144,243 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 144,243 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 133,383 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 128,230 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 128,230 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 120,381 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 105,801 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 105,801 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 92,186 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 92,185 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 82,308 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 82,308 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 73,437 miles

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut (outer sidewall

under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 21 Jul 2016 73,436 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut (outer sidewall

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 22 Jul 2015 66,726 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 60,577 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 60,576 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 48,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 37,861 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 32,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2010 25,217 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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SK57 LMV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel 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 SK57 LMV, 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 SK57 LMV registered?

SK57 LMV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 December 2007.

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