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BJ07 DFV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,021 mi
Last recorded159,021 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 DFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 159,021 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 135,846 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 121,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Slightly loose ()

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 113,803 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 113,802 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no light showing (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb not fitted correct (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 107,994 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 100,803 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres scrubbing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 93,754 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2018 93,753 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2017 86,879 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 28 Feb 2017 86,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inside tyre wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 Feb 2016 77,139 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Feb 2015 67,980 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 28 Feb 2014 61,221 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 54,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 14 May 2012 46,128 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 36,103 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 26,915 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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BJ07 DFV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BJ07 DFV, 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 BJ07 DFV registered?

BJ07 DFV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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