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SK57 SMV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,216 mi
Last recorded115,216 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 115,216 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 115,216 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 111,844 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 175,907 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 150,070 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 101,342 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 101,327 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 98,721 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 92,327 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 79,378 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 79,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom-joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 69,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outside edge and has a cut on outer wall but does not expose inner ply or cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut on the outer wall but not deep enough to expose inner ply or cords

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outside edge and has a cut on outer wall but does not expose inner ply or cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 62,019 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 58,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2014 52,574 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 47,792 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 45,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 40,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 34,186 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 SMV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SMV, 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 SMV registered?

SK57 SMV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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