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SM57 XGF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

113,850 mi
Last recorded113,850 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 XGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 113,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2025 109,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 28 Jan 2025 109,707 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Jan 2024 105,669 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 105,669 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 93,330 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 83,556 miles

unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

Pass 26 Jan 2021 73,471 miles

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Fail 26 Jan 2021 73,468 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed OFFSIDE FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN OFF ON OUTER EDGE & DOWN TO MINIMUM LEGAL REQUIREMENTS - REQUIRES REPLACING

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 29 Jan 2020 65,843 miles

SLIGHT SQUEAK NOISE ON OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL - POSSIBLY ON PARK BRAKE

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Fail 29 Jan 2020 65,843 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH SIDES FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK CONTROL ARMS BALL JOINTS EX PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT EX PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high OFFSIDE (4.1.2 (a))

SLIGHT SQUEAK NOISE ON OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL - POSSIBLY ON PARK BRAKE

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 24 Jan 2019 57,266 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 90,162 miles

under body covers fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2018 90,160 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2017 50,205 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 50,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 43,006 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 43,006 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 39,668 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 34,388 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2014 27,760 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 27,650 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 26,525 miles

nearside front tyre has cut on outer sidewall

Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,975 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 23,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 23,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 18,691 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 XGF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 XGF, 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 XGF registered?

SM57 XGF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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