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LR57 JEJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

191,559 mi
Last recorded191,559 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR57 JEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 191,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake slack adjuster damaged but not to excess (1.1.18 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 188,954 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 174,265 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 174,265 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 160,407 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs)) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on tread inner and outer edges))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 150,637 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 150,637 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2018 138,913 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 138,913 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 123,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn on Inner Edge

Pass 31 Mar 2016 177,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Sidewall Damaged

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 95,259 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 80,289 miles

Front Tyres Wearing on Edges

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 63,615 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 63,611 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 52,229 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 29,350 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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LR57 JEJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LR57 JEJ, 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 LR57 JEJ registered?

LR57 JEJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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