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SP57 LYG

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,550 mi
Last recorded102,550 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 LYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 102,550 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 91,259 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

underbody corrosion

underbody covers

Pass 20 Oct 2018 88,518 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 88,517 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 88,398 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged flexy hose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken bottom coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough tight (2.1.1 (a))

engine and underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Sep 2017 81,504 miles

Bonnet support rams are deteriorated.

Engine management light indicates a fault

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit excessively scrubbed on edge. (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 73,640 miles

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

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

engine and underbody covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 64,274 miles

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

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

engine and underbody covers obscuring some components

Fail 17 Sep 2015 64,274 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

engine and underbody covers obscuring some components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 57,885 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 57,885 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 50,545 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 43,821 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 36,807 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 30,076 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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SP57 LYG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SP57 LYG, 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 SP57 LYG registered?

SP57 LYG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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