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SK57 LOJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,527 mi
Last recorded162,527 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK57 LOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 162,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 162,438 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225/45/17 and 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

parking brake efficiency

Pass 3 Jul 2024 153,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 149,697 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 142,633 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning

Fail 24 May 2021 142,633 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning

Pass 19 May 2020 136,751 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 121,716 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 May 2019 121,716 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 May 2018 102,103 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2017 75,343 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All exposed steel (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake binding on slightly

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 59,432 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 55,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded grease coating falling off due to corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and coated with grease (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit in center of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and coated with grease (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and coated with grease (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 49,096 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 37,968 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 27,667 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 27,667 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 23,623 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 18,291 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 LOJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SK57 LOJ, 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 LOJ registered?

SK57 LOJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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