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SK57 SEY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

145,269 mi
Last recorded145,269 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK57 SEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 145,269 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s front/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front to rear lead to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 141,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 133,211 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 126,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

air bag warning messege on display srs ligth operating ok

full under trays fitted

parking brake just meeting requirements requires adjustment or repair

Fail 14 Aug 2023 126,684 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working door mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

air bag warning messege on display srs ligth operating ok

full under trays fitted

parking brake just meeting requirements requires adjustment or repair

Pass 16 Aug 2022 125,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all componants

on dash display screen message left front air bag warning fault, air bag warning light operates normal no fault

Fail 16 Aug 2022 125,067 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front brake effort low but passes

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all componants

on dash display screen message left front air bag warning fault, air bag warning light operates normal no fault

Pass 16 Aug 2021 121,769 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2021 121,769 miles

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2020 116,776 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 109,534 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 109,533 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 102,807 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 93,937 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 86,126 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 79,207 miles

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

under tyres fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 71,932 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 65,315 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 59,587 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 6 Dec 2011 52,388 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 52,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 50,610 miles

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

n/s/r tyre nearing wear indicators

Pass 17 Aug 2010 38,298 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

o/s/r tyre nearing wear indicators

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 SEY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SEY, 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 SEY registered?

SK57 SEY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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