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SL57 UFA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,507 mi
Last recorded166,507 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 UFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 166,507 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 163,271 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 159,219 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 153,663 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 149,146 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 140,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 140,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 125,652 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 125,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 112,114 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 112,114 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 112,096 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.7 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/s , o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Handbrake noisey. When applied

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Oct 2017 108,816 miles

under body covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2016 105,306 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 94,666 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 94,666 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 81,812 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 81,812 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r light conections in very poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2013 65,630 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 56,951 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 45,885 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,025 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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SL57 UFA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UFA, 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 SL57 UFA registered?

SL57 UFA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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