MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,846 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s + o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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 Parking brake not releasing very well
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ57 YJV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 BJ57 YJV, 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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BJ57 YJV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2007.
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