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BL57 KFJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

126,155 mi
Last recorded126,155 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 KFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 126,155 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 126,131 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened Front most lower inner mounting bracket. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

N/S/F and O/S/F tyres slightly worn and cracking on outer edge (2019).

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened Front most lower inner mounting bracket welded. Benefit of doubt given. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp obscured by reversing camera.

Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/F and O/S/F. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 125,257 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 124,388 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))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 123,460 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and pitted surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 122,189 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 122,188 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 120,889 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear recommend replacment (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2020 119,170 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 4 Mar 2019 117,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded to inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2018 114,545 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 110,859 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 106,817 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 96,615 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 82,630 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 63,955 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 47,434 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 47,264 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 32,641 miles

Nearside 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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BL57 KFJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BL57 KFJ, 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 BL57 KFJ registered?

BL57 KFJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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