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BJ57 YJS

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

236,378 mi
Last recorded236,378 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 YJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 236,378 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

engine slight smoking

front both brake pipe corroded

rear axle corroded

rear both brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2025 235,509 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 235,509 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 234,140 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 234,140 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 233,579 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 233,187 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 231,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 223,398 miles

Offside Rear parking brake effort slightly weak

Pass 16 Apr 2018 212,895 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear side arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 200,559 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 180,495 miles

ENGINE-COVER & UNDERCOVER OBSTRUCTING VIEW

FRONT LICENSE PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 156,461 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 156,333 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 139,127 miles

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

Parking brake requires adjustment

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 129,071 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 129,071 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine warning light on

Pass 19 Dec 2012 125,999 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 114,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 82,633 miles

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

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 YJS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YJS, 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 YJS registered?

BJ57 YJS is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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