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PJ57 XSH

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,523 mi
Last recorded119,523 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ57 XSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 119,523 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 117,485 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 117,485 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2018 112,024 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 112,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 102,003 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 101,797 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 86,345 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 76,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Feb 2015 76,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside wiper ..... some smearing

Fail 25 Jan 2014 66,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 66,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jan 2013 57,220 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 43,617 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 31,666 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 31,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XSH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XSH, 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 XSH registered?

PJ57 XSH is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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