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SS57 JOE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,171 mi
Last recorded161,171 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS57 JOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 161,171 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 161,171 miles

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 155,485 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 155,485 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 149,401 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 140,498 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 131,070 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 9 Dec 2020 118,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex y (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2019 110,313 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2019 110,480 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 102,582 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm 245/45 x 17 99 w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 91,106 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 85,672 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 85,671 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 76,905 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2014 69,254 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 58,906 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 49,002 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 41,475 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 32,717 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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SS57 JOE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel 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 JOE, 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 JOE registered?

SS57 JOE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 2007.

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