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BL57 ZNJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,158 mi
Last recorded90,158 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 ZNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 90,158 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 89,501 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 89,499 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 88,915 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 88,908 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 88,874 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 88,861 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 88,834 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 88,775 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 84,871 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test.

Pass 24 Sep 2019 78,457 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2019 78,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2018 75,960 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 71,824 miles

Front both tyres treads cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2016 68,810 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 66,763 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 64,332 miles

Slight play in both rear suspension arms

o/s/f tyre deteriorated & worn on outer shoulder

Fail 26 Sep 2014 64,332 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Slight play in both rear suspension arms

o/s/f tyre deteriorated & worn on outer shoulder

Pass 3 Oct 2013 61,620 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f shock absorber leaking

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut

Fail 3 Oct 2013 61,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f shock absorber leaking

n/s/f tyre outer wall cut

Pass 13 Aug 2012 58,485 miles

both rear tyre wearing low+tyre tread has a slight cracks

nearside head lamp glass condensed

Pass 16 Dec 2011 55,758 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 44,424 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2011 44,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 ZNJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL57 ZNJ, 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 ZNJ registered?

BL57 ZNJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 December 2007.

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