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PJ57 CSU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,624 mi
Last recorded135,624 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 135,624 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side frontr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 123,192 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 122,823 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 107,390 miles

Nearside Front DOOR DENT

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Sep 2023 107,244 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER REAR SUSPENSION ARM BOLL JONT WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front DOOR DENT

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Sep 2022 94,799 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 87,816 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 85,740 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 80,476 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 72,382 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2017 64,872 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 58,223 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 51,035 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 44,690 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 39,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2012 31,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 31,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2011 26,302 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 20,887 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 20,887 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 CSU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel 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 PJ57 CSU, 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 CSU registered?

PJ57 CSU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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