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SM57 DYP

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

168,353 mi
Last recorded168,353 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 DYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 168,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 161,518 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (Torque reaction arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 157,001 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 157,001 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 153,414 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 153,408 miles

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested offside rear wheel unstable (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear beam lower arm mount broken from sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning sidelight inoperable (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 148,743 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked and loose (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside non-obligatory door mirror glass gives distorting view to rear

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 148,730 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked and loose (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside non-obligatory door mirror glass gives distorting view to rear

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 142,304 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 133,824 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 127,193 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 117,356 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 109,843 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 100,978 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 15 Nov 2016 95,382 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 90,824 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)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 83,283 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Off side front tyre side wall cracks

Off side number plate light came on with atap

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 126,715 miles

nearside headlamp pattern is poor, rear brake pads are low, offside rear tyre is low.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 72,959 miles

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 2 Nov 2011 64,347 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 59,083 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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SM57 DYP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SM57 DYP, 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 SM57 DYP registered?

SM57 DYP is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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