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SM57 UZL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,658 mi
Last recorded134,658 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 134,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 129,288 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 129,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working rear (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf (4.1.E.1)

coil spring broken nsf (2.4.C.1a)

Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened nsf (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower front and rear bushes front arms (2.4.G.2)

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

engine mgt light on

exhaust heatshield

Fail 3 May 2018 129,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working rear (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf (4.1.E.1)

coil spring broken nsf (2.4.C.1a)

Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened nsf (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower front and rear bushes front arms (2.4.G.2)

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

engine mgt light on

exhaust heatshield

Pass 15 May 2017 125,700 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 109,736 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 109,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cord (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 94,989 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 70,761 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 70,761 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 60,654 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 47,831 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 35,999 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 UZL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UZL, 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 UZL registered?

SM57 UZL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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