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EU57 JLX

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,990 mi
Last recorded124,990 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU57 JLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 124,990 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 124,990 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 111,651 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 108,891 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 105,416 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 92,321 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 92,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upwards facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Downwards facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 84,954 miles

Front anti roll bar link rod boots deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2019 84,954 miles

Front anti roll bar link rod boots deteriorated

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 77,854 miles

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

Offside Front wiper deterioratng

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits strongly advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

stonechip front screen

Pass 24 Jul 2017 69,900 miles

Central Front stonechips in screen

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt advise replace (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 59,867 miles

Front and rear brake discs wearing slightly

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges worn cracking slightly (4.1.E.1)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

stone chips zone a and outside zone a

Pass 7 Jul 2015 51,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 44,011 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 37,392 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 33,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars.

Fail 13 Sep 2012 33,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars.

Fail 12 Sep 2011 26,294 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 26,294 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 19,563 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 19,563 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EU57 JLX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc 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 EU57 JLX, 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 EU57 JLX registered?

EU57 JLX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is EU57 JLX safe to buy?

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