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J5 FOR

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,157 mi
Last recorded90,157 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 FOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 90,157 miles

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

Exhaust is corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2025 81,404 miles

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

Exhaust is corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2025 81,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust is corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 71,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Dec 2023 71,162 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 64,684 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 62,142 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 60,368 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 58,806 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 58,805 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 53,893 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 48,960 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 48,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 45,102 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 41,342 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 37,627 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 33,700 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 29,675 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 25,699 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jan 2011 21,772 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 17,064 miles

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

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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J5 FOR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J5 FOR, 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 J5 FOR registered?

J5 FOR is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 January 2007.

Is J5 FOR safe to buy?

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