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SM57 FDX

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,404 mi
Last recorded110,404 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 FDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 110,404 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 101,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and small splits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 89,493 miles

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 78,986 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 75,834 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Nov 2018 71,540 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 71,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 66,799 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 66,797 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded behind rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 62,606 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 62,604 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 58,354 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 52,637 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 44,944 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 39,378 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)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 39,378 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 35,058 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 30,621 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 FDX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FDX, 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 FDX registered?

SM57 FDX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is SM57 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM57 FDX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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