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AJ57 JYB

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,960 mi
Last recorded148,960 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 JYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 148,960 miles

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes , fuel pipes or engine

Fail 10 Oct 2020 148,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front wing mirror glass damaged / cracked

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of brake pipes , fuel pipes or engine

Pass 12 Oct 2019 131,769 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Oct 2018 119,638 miles

chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Oct 2018 119,552 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

chips in windscreen

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 108,293 miles

1.outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted 2,slight damage to front windscreen 3/parking brake travel on limit

Fail 5 Oct 2017 108,135 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

1.outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted 2,slight damage to front windscreen 3/parking brake travel on limit

Pass 29 Oct 2016 96,546 miles

1.slight damage to front windscreen

Pass 1 Oct 2015 81,282 miles

1.both front tyres wearing low on inside edges

2.off side front steel brake pipe becoming corroded under wheel arch

3.near side rear tyre wearing low 4.off side rear tyre wearing low

Pass 27 Oct 2014 68,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre is wearing on inside edge

Pass 31 Oct 2013 65,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 63,437 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 60,906 miles

Front tyres 3mm

Front wipers smearing

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

cut in side wall of tyre N/S/F

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Oct 2010 42,702 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 42,695 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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AJ57 JYB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AJ57 JYB, 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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AJ57 JYB is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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