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BJ57 LVG

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,614 mi
Last recorded76,614 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 LVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 76,614 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 74,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 86,442 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 86,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2023 69,342 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 69,342 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 66,621 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 63,080 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 60,719 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 60,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 49,018 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 40,555 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 40,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 27 Sep 2017 39,825 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 37,459 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 34,881 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 32,466 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 28,887 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 24,289 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 20,201 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 15,832 miles

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

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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BJ57 LVG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BJ57 LVG, 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 BJ57 LVG registered?

BJ57 LVG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2007.

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