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J4 FPJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

132,471 mi
Last recorded132,471 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 FPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 132,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal patched weld done (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear propshaft donut perished

Pass 25 Sep 2025 129,624 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 129,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 118,379 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 112,355 miles

Lower Undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Oct 2022 112,355 miles

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

Lower Undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning light dim. parking lamp inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 106,667 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 98,593 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 88,534 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 79,984 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 79,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 78,217 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 75,058 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 68,679 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 59,816 miles

rear brakes corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2011 48,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 34,425 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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J4 FPJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 J4 FPJ, 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 J4 FPJ registered?

J4 FPJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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