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J1 TTY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

242,219 mi
Last recorded242,219 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 TTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 242,219 miles

Offside Front 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))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 241,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 224,824 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 207,417 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play OS/F & NS/F (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 190,819 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 173,299 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 172,615 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 159,963 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop links (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 148,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 134,098 miles

o/s/ head light poor illumination

o/s/f plastic cover loose under wing

Pass 2 Nov 2017 123,078 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 108,879 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 94,619 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 72,710 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 58,581 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 58,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 39,393 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 29,709 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 22,102 miles

Offside rear tyre, signs of cracking/splitting, inner sidewall.

Rear brake pads seem worn, recommend further inspection.

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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J1 TTY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 J1 TTY, 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 J1 TTY registered?

J1 TTY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2007.

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