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JJZ 868

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,506 mi
Last recorded159,506 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJZ 868
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 159,506 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both `D` bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 158,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement `D` bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement `D` bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 156,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Downward facing ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Downwards facing ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2023 153,146 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 150,080 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2021 147,182 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 141,940 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 117,414 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 117,414 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 96,744 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 94,647 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 88,324 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is distorted

Offside Rear tyre is distorted

Fail 8 Dec 2016 88,324 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working mirror unit (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre is distorted

Offside Rear tyre is distorted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 74,792 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 74,711 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 62,093 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 47,729 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 39,252 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 30,538 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,142 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 22,416 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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JJZ 868 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 JJZ 868, 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 JJZ 868 registered?

JJZ 868 is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2007.

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