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PJ56 ULM

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

36,965 mi
Last recorded36,965 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 ULM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 36,965 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both affected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 36,867 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine oil just on the dip stick

Pass 10 Feb 2024 36,685 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 36,606 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear upper (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 36,599 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear upper (1.1.11 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 36,118 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 36,118 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Side mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2021 35,663 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 34,940 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 34,940 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 33,133 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 33,127 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 31,469 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 29,915 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 27,912 miles

advise both front and off side rear tyres , tread wearing low and unevenly , close to legal limits

Pass 3 Feb 2015 27,105 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 26,759 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 25,380 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 23,046 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 23,045 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 20,200 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 17,007 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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PJ56 ULM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PJ56 ULM, 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 PJ56 ULM registered?

PJ56 ULM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 2007.

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The MOT history for PJ56 ULM shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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