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AJ57 VZL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,633 mi
Last recorded89,633 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 VZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 89,633 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 89,633 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 83,454 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wheel bearings have slight movement

brake fluid level low

malfunction workshop air bag light on

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2012 83,454 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wheel bearings have slight movement

brake fluid level low

malfunction workshop air bag light on

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2011 76,723 miles

air bag light on

brake fluid getting low

under body covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2010 55,390 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 VZL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VZL, 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 VZL registered?

AJ57 VZL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2007.

Is AJ57 VZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ57 VZL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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