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SM57 LMF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,469 mi
Last recorded145,469 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 145,469 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 134,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 123,420 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 116,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 116,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure retaining clip missing (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 111,371 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 111,335 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 106,841 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Parking brake low effort

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

Rear Heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2020 102,687 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 96,792 miles

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

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

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

Plastic under trays fitted.

Fail 31 Dec 2018 96,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Plastic under trays fitted.

Pass 12 Jan 2018 91,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has several cuts in wall (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 83,001 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 78,914 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 78,908 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 65,643 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 54,002 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

o/s repeter light inop

Pass 28 May 2013 40,250 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 26,055 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 23,300 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 LMF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LMF, 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 LMF registered?

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

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