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PJ57 FPG

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

159,692 mi
Last recorded159,692 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 159,692 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 159,692 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 147,831 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 147,750 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOTH SIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 127,519 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 115,686 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 100,885 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 100,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 97,508 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 82,232 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 66,335 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 56,237 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 51,558 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 45,443 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 39,600 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 32,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 31,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Sep 2011 26,604 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 22,948 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 FPG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FPG, 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 FPG registered?

PJ57 FPG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 2007.

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