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PJ57 ATO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

131,105 mi
Last recorded131,105 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ57 ATO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 131,105 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 131,105 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 126,309 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 121,547 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 121,543 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in side nearside front arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear inside nearside front arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2023 115,685 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 115,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 110,139 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency low87 kgf only passed with locks nsr

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 110,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency low87 kgf only passed with locks nsr

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 103,153 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 103,103 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded under floor trim panel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x rear floor pan corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch corroded, (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch corroded, (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Aug 2020 96,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear bottom suspension arm connecting bolt not fully tight.

Pass 13 Jul 2019 73,187 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 85,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 76,833 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

rear pads wearing low

Pass 2 Aug 2016 67,013 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 67,013 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 64,862 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 64,862 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 58,282 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 51,403 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 43,333 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 35,193 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 26,585 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 ATO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PJ57 ATO, 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 ATO registered?

PJ57 ATO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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