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ML57 SCV

2007 Mercedes-benz 220

Black Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,166 mi
Last recorded84,166 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz 22094,999 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 SCV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model220
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 84,166 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 84,117 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater cover damaged

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 76,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 76,113 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 68,241 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 68,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 60,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 May 2021 49,163 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 46,041 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 42,246 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 38,559 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 May 2017 34,999 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 May 2016 31,387 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 May 2015 27,843 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 23,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013
Pass 19 May 2012 18,647 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 15,098 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 220?

Based on 33,471 MOT tests across 3,542 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
5,200
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
3,542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,264
Brake pipe excessively corroded 944
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 428
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 412
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 328
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ML57 SCV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 220 in Black with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz 220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 94,999 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,264 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML57 SCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 220 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz 220 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ML57 SCV registered?

ML57 SCV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 220, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is ML57 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML57 SCV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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