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ST54 SAV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

148,910 mi
Last recorded148,910 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 SAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 148,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2026 148,890 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 131,064 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 130,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 124,576 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 123,575 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 123,574 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 118,392 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 118,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 107,826 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 107,820 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front rigid brake pipe kinked inner wing under bonnet

Pass 1 Nov 2019 97,828 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 97,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40R19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2018 90,750 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 90,750 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2017 85,019 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 85,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 81,453 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 67,406 miles

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

corrosion front brake discs

corrosion n/s/f and rear brake pipes

rear tyres perishing

Fail 16 Jan 2016 67,278 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion front brake discs

corrosion n/s/f and rear brake pipes

n/s/r handbrake cable support bracket broken

rear tyres perishing

Pass 24 Jan 2015 58,013 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 49,393 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 48,997 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 46,221 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 46,221 miles

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

ADVISORY OFFSIDE FRONT AND BOTH REAR TYRES INSIDE WALLS SPLIT BUT NO CORD SHOWING

Pass 12 Nov 2011 37,490 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 28,273 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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ST54 SAV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 ST54 SAV, 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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ST54 SAV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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