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BJ57 OTD

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

52,061 mi
Last recorded52,061 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 OTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 52,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

play in o/s rack end / o/s t.rod end

slight exhaust blow

Pass 7 Oct 2025 44,181 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 44,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 41,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 39,989 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 39,988 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 38,440 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 38,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 38,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 37,259 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 36,459 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 35,469 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 33,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower lower ball joint boot deteriorated (yellow chalk)

Offside Front Upper anti roll bar ball joint boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2017 32,293 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 32,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 29,835 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 26,906 miles

advise condition of front brakes

Pass 16 Sep 2014 23,981 miles

N/S/F TYRE DAMAGED

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 21,100 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 18 Sep 2012 18,126 miles

225/45/17 N/S/F TYRE DAMAGED

Pass 15 Sep 2011 14,920 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 12,274 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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BJ57 OTD 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 BJ57 OTD, 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 OTD registered?

BJ57 OTD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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