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BG56 JPJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,080 mi
Last recorded110,080 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 JPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 110,080 miles

Rear Subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 8 Dec 2025 110,079 miles

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

Rear Subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2024 106,179 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 101,673 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 101,670 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 97,302 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 97,300 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 91,349 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 88,092 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 82,492 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 77,829 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 72,993 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 68,198 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 68,198 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 63,490 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 60,457 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 60,457 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 56,446 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 51,620 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 42,666 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 34,263 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 23,421 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 JPJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 JPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG56 JPJ registered?

BG56 JPJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 2007.

Is BG56 JPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG56 JPJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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