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SL57 UDJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,830 mi
Last recorded85,830 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 UDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 85,830 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

undertray/engine cover fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2020 85,830 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

undertray/engine cover fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2019 85,020 miles

ENGINE UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside FLOOR COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Nearside SILL COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Offside FLOOR COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Offside SILL COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Fail 7 Aug 2019 85,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

ENGINE UNDERTRAY FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside FLOOR COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Nearside SILL COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Offside FLOOR COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Offside SILL COVERED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 13 Aug 2018 78,795 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Rear heat shield loose

Undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Aug 2018 78,771 miles

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

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

Engine cover fitted

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Rear heat shield loose

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2017 74,047 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

UNDERTRAY FITTED

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 68,397 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted to vehicle

Fail 15 Aug 2016 68,397 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted to vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2015 60,311 miles

engine covers fitted

nail in nearside rear tyre

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 52,696 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 52,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 42,924 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 42,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 34,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 28,637 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 22,736 miles

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

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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SL57 UDJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SL57 UDJ, 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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SL57 UDJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 October 2007.

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