MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,294 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
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))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
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))
Offside parking brake requires adjustment
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside parking brake requires adjustment
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes heavily coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
undertrays fitted
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
undertrays fitted
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint track control arm (2.4.G.2)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight play in both front wheel bearings.
Two child seats fitted in rear of car not allowing full check of seat belts.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Camber arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre sidewall damaged poss due to being run flat
Slight play in both front wheel bearings.
Two child seats fitted in rear of car not allowing full check of seat belts.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SM57 XMC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 XMC, 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 XMC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 2007.
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