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BG56 JHJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,687 mi
Last recorded118,687 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 JHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 118,687 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and attachments corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside becoming heavily corroded .

Fail 27 May 2026 118,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt thrust arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt thrust arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and attachments corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside becoming heavily corroded .

Pass 9 Jun 2025 108,601 miles

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

slight play found at both road wheels whilst jacked

underbody covers fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2024 101,740 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 101,422 miles

Nearside Front side mirror damage

Pass 2 Dec 2022 94,142 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 87,050 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 80,751 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 78,228 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 78,208 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 72,917 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 66,404 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 62,116 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 62,116 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 60,554 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 58,253 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 50,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2012 45,909 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 42,701 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 32,569 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 25,751 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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BG56 JHJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BG56 JHJ, 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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BG56 JHJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 2007.

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