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EJ57 UMV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

169,128 mi
Last recorded169,128 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 UMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 169,128 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S AND O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S AND O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 169,120 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps N/S AND O/S (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S AND O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S AND O/S (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT 1.6MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S AND O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S AND O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2017 141,542 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 141,542 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working fog light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 118,682 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 106,468 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 96,472 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 66,123 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 66,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 66,118 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2010 44,642 miles

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

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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EJ57 UMV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EJ57 UMV, 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 UMV registered?

EJ57 UMV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 October 2007.

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