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SY57 NEW

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

112,005 mi
Last recorded112,005 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 NEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 112,005 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2025 106,276 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 182,503 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 94,342 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 178,388 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 178,381 miles

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

Front brake discs rusty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 84,179 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 172,567 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 172,532 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Rear subframe corroded to excess o/s/f , n/s/f weak (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s headlamp poor pattern

Pass 28 Dec 2022 71,901 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 69,902 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 164,878 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 164,877 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 49,252 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 49,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2020 155,531 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 142,808 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 134,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

top engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under tray covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2017 123,301 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

top covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under tray covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2016 113,421 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 113,419 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 103,174 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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Bot front (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 103,174 miles

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

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

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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Bot front (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 85,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 85,821 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 59,656 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)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 30,004 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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SY57 NEW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 39,876 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 SY57 NEW, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SY57 NEW registered?

SY57 NEW is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is SY57 NEW safe to buy?

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