MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,368 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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))
engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside dip beam light out put reduced
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside dip beam light out put reduced
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BEHIND WHEEL ARCH LOWER N/S/R (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front WEARING INNER & OUTER TYRE
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BEHIND WHEEL ARCH LOWER N/S/R (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front WEARING INNER & OUTER TYRE
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
both n/s tyres are cut on sidewalls very close to cord n/s front tyre is very worn
o/s rear tyre is cut on inside wall
rear brake pads are worn to legal limit front brake pads and discs are very worn
rear tyres are very worn
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both n/s tyres are cut on sidewalls very close to cord n/s front tyre is very worn
o/s rear tyre is cut on inside wall
rear brake pads are worn to legal limit front brake pads and discs are very worn
rear tyres are very worn
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SM57 SVW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SM57 SVW, 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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SM57 SVW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 2007.
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