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SM57 XEB

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,279 mi
Last recorded172,279 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 XEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 172,279 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 172,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 142,709 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 114,607 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front front most arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted limiting inspection of testable items

Fail 27 May 2020 114,569 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front front most arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted limiting inspection of testable items

Pass 4 Jun 2019 107,447 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 96,474 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 87,118 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 87,117 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 82,060 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 78,334 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 75,231 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 68,625 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 68,625 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2013 60,218 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 60,218 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 50,429 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front 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 2 Oct 2012 50,429 miles

Nearside Front 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 3 Oct 2011 38,234 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 27,685 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 XEB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XEB, 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 XEB registered?

SM57 XEB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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