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AV57 EJZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

121,057 mi
Last recorded121,057 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 EJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 121,057 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2026 121,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 12 May 2025 121,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 12 May 2025 121,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 May 2024 117,892 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2024 117,892 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 112,403 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 112,400 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 108,370 miles

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

Rear discs pitted

full belly pan fitted unable to check brake pipes

Fail 24 May 2022 108,323 miles

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

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

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

Rear discs pitted

full belly pan fitted unable to check brake pipes

Pass 17 Mar 2021 103,412 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 99,923 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Fail 16 Mar 2020 99,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 21 Mar 2019 92,403 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 84,936 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear one (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 76,480 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 68,738 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on the inner surface.

Front tyres wearing on the very edges.

Rear brake discs slightly corroded on the inner surface.

Fail 7 Mar 2016 68,738 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded on the inner surface.

Front tyres wearing on the very edges.

Rear brake discs slightly corroded on the inner surface.

Pass 9 Mar 2015 63,162 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 63,156 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 60,363 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 51,267 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,961 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 32,044 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 22,168 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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AV57 EJZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AV57 EJZ, 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 AV57 EJZ registered?

AV57 EJZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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