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HJ57 YKY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,073 mi
Last recorded103,073 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ57 YKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 103,073 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 103,071 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 98,827 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 93,485 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 93,473 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 89,920 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 87,266 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 83,010 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 83,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 78,845 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 78,845 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 78,298 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 70,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 64,309 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 57,998 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 52,163 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 52,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 45,578 miles

Both rear tyres outer sidewalls damaged.

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 36,502 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 30,099 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 19,498 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 16,930 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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HJ57 YKY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HJ57 YKY, 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 HJ57 YKY registered?

HJ57 YKY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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