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AK57 XPJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,891 mi
Last recorded131,891 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 XPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 131,891 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror very wobbly ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 131,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light not working (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror very wobbly ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 128,143 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 128,141 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outside edge.

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 124,982 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 120,810 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 113,245 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 111,312 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 111,312 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 111,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect REFLECTOR CORRODED (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

COOLENT LEVEL WAS LOW ( TOPED UP )

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front BRAKE DISC CORRODED AND PITTED

Offside Front BRAKE DISC CORRODED AND PITTEDED

Pass 30 Apr 2015 101,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on.

exhuats metal mounting hanger detached from exhaust.

nearside front tyre outer sidewall shows damage/repair.

offside front tyre perished and outer sidewall shows damage/repair.

Pass 2 May 2014 90,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small stone chips to windshield

Pass 2 May 2013 88,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

different size tyres front and rear

headlamp aim uneven and on level 2///

noise from gearbox area on driving

Pass 29 Feb 2012 81,348 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 81,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 71,418 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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AK57 XPJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AK57 XPJ, 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 AK57 XPJ registered?

AK57 XPJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2007.

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