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PJ57 ARF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

189,943 mi
Last recorded189,943 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ57 ARF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 189,943 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside fronts (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint

Rear exhaust heat shield is slightly deteriorated

both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded, unable to fully inspect due to underbody covers, pipes have also been greased over rear axle.

engine management lamp on

Pass 23 Mar 2016 169,788 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 22 Mar 2016 169,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Feb 2015 166,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 149,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2013 117,882 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 87,132 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 60,635 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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PJ57 ARF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PJ57 ARF, 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 PJ57 ARF registered?

PJ57 ARF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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