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SM57 SWK

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

132,257 mi
Last recorded132,257 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 132,257 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 129,476 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 126,690 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 126,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2023 123,528 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 119,976 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 119,972 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 117,243 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 117,243 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working door mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 97,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 105,930 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 105,930 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 98,500 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

glow plug warning light on

Pass 23 Jun 2017 89,074 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 79,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn more on its very edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

stone chip to the windscreen, which does not affect the vision of the road

Fail 24 Jun 2016 79,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn more on its very edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

stone chip to the windscreen, which does not affect the vision of the road

Pass 14 Jul 2015 73,991 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 73,991 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

DAMAGED SCREEN IN A ZONE AHEAD OF DRIVER...

Pass 26 Jun 2014 66,992 miles

Boot full

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

Multi v-belt worn

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

OSF inner wheel arch front liner damaged

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 47,922 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 46,299 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 37,857 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 32,254 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 SWK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SWK, 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 SWK registered?

SM57 SWK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 December 2007.

Is SM57 SWK safe to buy?

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