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SS57 AKS

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,123 mi
Last recorded74,123 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS57 AKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 74,123 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 67,832 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 67,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 60,675 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 57,081 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 54,281 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 52,835 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 49,954 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 45,791 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 45,791 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 42,087 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 37,253 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 32,971 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 28,587 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 25,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 25,070 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 21,829 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 21,829 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 18,659 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2010 15,463 miles

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

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

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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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SS57 AKS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SS57 AKS, 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 SS57 AKS registered?

SS57 AKS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2007.

Is SS57 AKS safe to buy?

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