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PJ57 XRO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

188,736 mi
Last recorded188,736 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 188,736 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 181,957 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 181,957 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both side. (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 168,926 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 159,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 145,467 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 145,467 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 125,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm at inner grove -tread almost worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm at inner grove - tread almost worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 125,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm at inner grove -tread almost worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm at inner grove - tread almost worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 110,463 miles

Offside Front Outer 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 8 Jan 2016 99,216 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 99,216 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

noise on n/s/r brake

Pass 12 Jan 2015 89,700 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 86,589 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 86,589 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 69,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 69,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 56,054 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 40,325 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 30,835 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 XRO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XRO, 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 XRO registered?

PJ57 XRO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 2007.

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