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FJ57 WSY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

127,071 mi
Last recorded127,071 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ57 WSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 127,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2026 126,985 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 121,269 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 121,269 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 111,664 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion at brake pipes above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear most middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped driver side of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 111,664 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion at brake pipes above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear most middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed bald inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped driver side of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 104,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm centre tread wear band (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear pipes above fuel tank corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 104,289 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm centre tread wear band (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear pipes above fuel tank corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 92,521 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake backing plates slightly rusty

center rear brake pipes slightly rusty

chip in screen out of A zone

Pass 26 Aug 2021 90,679 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))

brake backing plates corroded

chip in screen on edge of zone A

Fail 25 Aug 2021 90,676 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))

brake backing plates corroded

chip in screen on edge of zone A

Pass 27 Oct 2020 88,437 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear brake pipe ends slightly rusty

Fail 7 Oct 2020 88,371 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 84,476 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 80,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 80,247 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 76,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 76,401 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 63,387 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 63,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 46,167 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 39,530 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 39,530 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 28,163 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 28,163 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 17,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2011 13,282 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 9,653 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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FJ57 WSY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FJ57 WSY, 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 FJ57 WSY registered?

FJ57 WSY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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