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PJ57 FSO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,588 mi
Last recorded165,588 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ57 FSO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 165,588 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 161,433 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 161,433 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 157,354 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 157,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 152,036 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2 ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 2 Jun 2015 142,776 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 132,625 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Jun 2013 123,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 112,139 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 87,767 miles

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

Nearside Inner 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FSO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FSO, 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 FSO registered?

PJ57 FSO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 November 2007.

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The MOT history for PJ57 FSO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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