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BJ56 YHU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,629 mi
Last recorded128,629 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 YHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 128,629 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 128,629 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 116,837 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 107,615 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 107,615 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 102,207 miles

Front Under vehicle body covers obscuring view of some items;

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Slight corrosion under vehicle and some mechanical components;

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread letters (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 97,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 93,482 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 93,482 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 81,992 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 75,815 miles

both rear tyres worn close to limit

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside rear tyre screw in tread

Pass 29 Dec 2012 68,801 miles

nearside rear h/brake effort slightly low

Pass 17 Dec 2011 63,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 46,900 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 32,828 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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BJ56 YHU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJ56 YHU, 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 BJ56 YHU registered?

BJ56 YHU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 2007.

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