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PJ57 EFO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,770 mi
Last recorded160,770 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 160,770 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 130,125 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 125,261 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 119,531 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 119,524 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 117,488 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 116,633 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 106,695 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 104,081 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 88,880 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 71,023 miles

Front both tyres worn on edge

Pass 15 Feb 2017 69,750 miles

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 67,526 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 51,540 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 37,651 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 21,980 miles

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

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

excessive cracking on o/s/r inside sidewall but no ply or cords showing

excessive cracking on n/s/r inside sidewall but no ply or cords showing

Fail 2 Apr 2011 21,980 miles

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

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

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

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

excessive cracking on o/s/r inside sidewall but no ply or cords showing

excessive cracking on n/s/r inside sidewall but no ply or cords showing

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 EFO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EFO, 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 EFO registered?

PJ57 EFO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2007.

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