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AJ57 JYO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,707 mi
Last recorded125,707 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 JYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 125,707 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 125,667 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 115,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 115,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 105,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 94,688 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective Hangar corroded but system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most arm, very slight play at ball joint end. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 86,373 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 76,511 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 76,414 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 64,486 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 51,853 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 51,853 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 51,208 miles

front tyres cracking around inner and outer edges of treads. 225/45/17

Pass 14 Jul 2016 49,403 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2015 46,659 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Nov 2015 46,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2014 42,576 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 37,338 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 32,135 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 26,441 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 19,517 miles

some testable items not checked due to under vehicle covers fitted

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 JYO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AJ57 JYO, 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 AJ57 JYO registered?

AJ57 JYO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2007.

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