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EJ57 LJK

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,063 mi
Last recorded81,063 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 LJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 81,063 miles

All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 49,524 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 49,025 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Oct 2021 49,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Oct 2020 46,757 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wearing smooth

Nearside Front tyre outer wall has some damage

Offside Front tyre outer tread has a cut no codes exposed

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2019 44,358 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre in the tread ()

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in the tread ()

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2018 41,421 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2017 37,804 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre outer edge wearing smooth

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre tread has a cut no codes exposed

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2017 37,804 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre outer edge wearing smooth

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre tread has a cut no codes exposed

Offside Rear tyre tread perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2016 34,439 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2016 34,439 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2015 30,667 miles

Nearside Front tyre has outter side wall damage

Offside Rear tyre has a nail

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2014 27,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2014 27,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 23,174 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 18,502 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 14,116 miles

unable to inspect front suspension & steering fully due to covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2010 10,741 miles

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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EJ57 LJK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EJ57 LJK, 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 EJ57 LJK registered?

EJ57 LJK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2007.

Is EJ57 LJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ57 LJK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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