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KR57 CJZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

189,216 mi
Last recorded189,216 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 CJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 189,216 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 26 May 2026 189,216 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 May 2025 186,336 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 179,042 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 179,014 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative warning light on (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front offside front inner arch liner missing

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 166,223 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 166,219 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 153,388 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 148,260 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 133,080 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 133,078 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 126,102 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2018 126,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2017 114,153 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2016 96,609 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded going to Offside front flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 96,609 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded going to Offside front flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 96,595 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 86,480 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 73,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 59,431 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 51,062 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 45,969 miles

Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

manufactors undertrays fitted

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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KR57 CJZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KR57 CJZ, 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 KR57 CJZ registered?

KR57 CJZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2007.

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