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MX57 ZZJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,115 mi
Last recorded89,115 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX57 ZZJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 89,115 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 80,056 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 2 Jan 2024 80,056 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Jan 2023 68,189 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 67,097 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 65,195 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber worn/weak.

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 62,133 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 62,129 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working in door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 60,584 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 60,584 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 58,177 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 58,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on minimum tread 245 40 17 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 55,950 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 53,472 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre weathered cracked

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

Offside Front tyre weathered cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2015 50,890 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 48,471 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 45,391 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2012 42,237 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 39,758 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 31,716 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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MX57 ZZJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MX57 ZZJ, 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 MX57 ZZJ registered?

MX57 ZZJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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