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BJ57 YJW

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,500 mi
Last recorded120,500 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 YJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 120,500 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 118,195 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 116,675 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 115,701 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 114,547 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 111,864 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 111,864 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 104,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged All 4 tyres rim protector slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted obstructing tester view

Pass 21 Jun 2018 101,982 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 98,922 miles

Rear brake pipe left to right has surface corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2016 96,132 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 96,126 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 77,992 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 68,637 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 68,637 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear brake wear indicator faulty looks like needs new one pads are new

Pass 9 Jan 2013 55,789 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyre side walls have various small cuts

right front tyre wearing outside edge

Fail 9 Jan 2013 55,789 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyre side walls have various small cuts

right front tyre wearing outside edge

Fail 14 Nov 2011 49,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 49,824 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 37,777 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

cut to right front tyre side wall

cuts to left rear tyre side wall

several cuts to left front tyre side wall

Pass 11 Nov 2010 37,777 miles

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

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

cut to right front tyre side wall

cuts to left rear tyre side wall

several cuts to left front tyre side wall

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 YJW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YJW, 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 YJW registered?

BJ57 YJW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2007.

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