CarVerify

Free Car Check

SP57 MBO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

142,640 mi
Last recorded142,640 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 MBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 142,640 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 137,580 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 136,544 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 135,598 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 134,310 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 129,431 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2019 129,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater not working L.E.D (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

osf fog lamp lens broken

Pass 30 Jun 2018 125,442 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2018 125,439 miles

Emissions not tested not tested due to abnormal engine noise (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front tyres/wheels appear twisted on rotation

nearside parking brake cable bracket broken

tyre pressure lamp on

Pass 1 Jul 2017 118,679 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 118,679 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam Bulb loose inside lamp unit. (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 107,447 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 107,447 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure parking brake cable support bracket detached from axle (3.5.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heatshield insecure at rear

Pass 2 Jul 2015 95,045 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front left parking light fault on dash however all lights working

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges 225-45-17

rear heatshield insecure

Fail 2 Jul 2015 95,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front left parking light fault on dash however all lights working

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges 225-45-17

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2014 75,182 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front to offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside rear tailight dull but working

Rear bumper grille hanging out on arrival

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 75,176 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front to offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Nearside rear tailight dull but working

Rear bumper grille hanging out on arrival

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 May 2013 51,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2013 51,103 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 36,325 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2011 33,841 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 32,178 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SP57 MBO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SP57 MBO?

You can check the full history of SP57 MBO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SP57 MBO registered?

SP57 MBO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is SP57 MBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP57 MBO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP57 MBO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SP57 MBO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.