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PJ57 XRU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,929 mi
Last recorded124,929 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ57 XRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 124,929 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 124,929 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Edges, tracking alignment needs to be observed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 107,839 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 98,198 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 98,145 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6 mm 205/55 x 16 91 v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 87,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 205/55x16 91 v (4.1.E.1)

engine management light is on

Fail 16 Dec 2015 87,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 205/55x16 91 v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light is on

Pass 7 Jan 2015 71,168 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 68,980 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 64,779 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 57,190 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 48,567 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 XRU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XRU, 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 XRU registered?

PJ57 XRU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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