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PJ57 FOF

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,959 mi
Last recorded208,959 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ57 FOF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 208,959 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 191,100 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 191,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXI TO JOINING PIECE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT INOP (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 174,712 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS (3.5.1g)

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACCESS

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

Fail 25 Nov 2017 174,710 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT PADS (3.5.1g)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACCESS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2016 151,033 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 129,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 106,718 miles

ADVISE REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACESS

Fail 8 Nov 2014 106,216 miles

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

ADVISE REAR SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACESS

Pass 16 Nov 2013 83,771 miles

ADVISE REAR COIL SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACESS

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 62,769 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 62,769 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 45,715 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 45,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 32,088 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 FOF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PJ57 FOF, 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 FOF registered?

PJ57 FOF is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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