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SL57 YLZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,833 mi
Last recorded87,833 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 YLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 87,833 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 21 Aug 2026 87,831 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 75,063 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2023 74,498 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 67,359 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 62,087 miles

Front both front tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 62,087 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front tyres cracking in tread

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 58,389 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 58,389 miles

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

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 fore-most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 54,730 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 54,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 49,872 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 49,872 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 42,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 37,874 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 33,632 miles

Both front castor arm bushes starting to split.

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 33,632 miles

Both front castor arm bushes starting to split.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 27,795 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 25,615 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 25,615 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 22,844 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 19,721 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 16,805 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has cut in outer sidwall

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 YLZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YLZ, 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 YLZ registered?

SL57 YLZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 October 2007.

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