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ML57 WRJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,461 mi
Last recorded109,461 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML57 WRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 109,461 miles

Both front brake discs worn / corroded

Both rear and o/s/f tyres slightly worn shoulders

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Strong advise. N/s/f tyre heavily worn outer shoulder with secondary rubber exposed

Under tray fitted to full length of vehicle

Fail 23 Aug 2017 109,461 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Both front brake discs worn / corroded

Both rear and o/s/f tyres slightly worn shoulders

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Strong advise. N/s/f tyre heavily worn outer shoulder with secondary rubber exposed

Under tray fitted to full length of vehicle

Pass 25 Aug 2016 92,392 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 92,392 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 80,049 miles

Both rear tyres nearing legal limit (3mm of tread left) / cracking in tread area

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/f tyre bald outer shoulder

O/s/f tyre bald outer shoulders

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 79,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Both rear tyres nearing legal limit (3mm of tread left) / cracking in tread area

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/s/f tyre bald outer shoulder

O/s/f tyre bald outer shoulders

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 65,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 48,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres getting low

offside front tyre worn thin on edges

slight chunk out of nearside front tyre sidewall

small cut in offside front tyre sidewall

Fail 2 Aug 2013 48,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres getting low

offside front tyre worn thin on edges

slight chunk out of nearside front tyre sidewall

small cut in offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 28 Jul 2012 27,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 7,478 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 5,749 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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ML57 WRJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ML57 WRJ, 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 ML57 WRJ registered?

ML57 WRJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2007.

Is ML57 WRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML57 WRJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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