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SO57 UAN

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

129,532 mi
Last recorded129,532 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 UAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 129,532 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 129,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 108,960 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 108,150 miles

Offside Park brake low performance

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 108,150 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Park brake low performance

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 103,833 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 99,092 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Aug 2021 99,092 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Aug 2020 95,295 miles

Front slight play suspension arm

Fail 13 Aug 2020 95,295 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front slight play suspension arm

Pass 8 Aug 2019 91,786 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 87,027 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 82,745 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 82,745 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 77,663 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 71,282 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 71,282 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 71,123 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2014 62,176 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 54,386 miles

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 47,065 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 38,424 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2010 30,090 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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SO57 UAN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SO57 UAN, 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 SO57 UAN registered?

SO57 UAN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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