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BJ07 DGE

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

287,433 mi
Last recorded287,433 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 DGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 287,433 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 270,850 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 270,844 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 262,658 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 259,105 miles

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

under trays fitted.

Fail 9 Mar 2020 259,102 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 14 Mar 2019 250,796 miles

exhaust flex outer meshing damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2018 248,663 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 246,563 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All Four Tyres Are Very Low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 243,767 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 220,441 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 220,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 186,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 186,857 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2013 155,669 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2013 155,669 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 122,589 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 122,589 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 87,985 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 54,738 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 DGE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BJ07 DGE, 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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BJ07 DGE is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2007.

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