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MJ57 TKC

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

55,927 mi
Last recorded55,927 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 TKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 55,927 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 53,981 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Dec 2023 51,705 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 51,705 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2022 49,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 47,067 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 45,978 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 44,425 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 41,187 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 41,187 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 39,433 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 39,430 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 37,390 miles

under covers fitted/engine cover fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 34,952 miles

engine cover fitted

under cover fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2014 33,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 30,941 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 30,941 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 27,009 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2011 24,865 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 24,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2010 20,222 miles

Cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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MJ57 TKC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MJ57 TKC, 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 MJ57 TKC registered?

MJ57 TKC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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