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PJ56 VRM

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,253 mi
Last recorded151,253 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 VRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 151,253 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 151,017 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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 144,122 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 143,953 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 129,805 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 123,605 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 122,945 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 111,681 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 112,677 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 103,652 miles

Cover sills fitted

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

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Fail 9 Dec 2013 103,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Cover sills fitted

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Various covers and undertrays restricting views

Pass 28 Dec 2012 93,867 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside headlamp beam pattern is not exactly as specified but is unlikrly to dazzle other road users

Fail 28 Dec 2012 93,867 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside headlamp beam pattern is not exactly as specified but is unlikrly to dazzle other road users

Pass 30 Dec 2011 80,626 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 71,521 miles

front tyres badly worn on inner edges. also they have some cuts, but cords not showing.

Fail 21 Apr 2011 71,521 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres badly worn on inner edges. also they have some cuts, but cords not showing.

Pass 4 May 2010 52,472 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 48,711 miles

WINDSCREEN HAS A CHIP LESS THAN 10MM IN ZONE A

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 VRM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PJ56 VRM, 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 VRM registered?

PJ56 VRM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 2007.

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