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RJ07 GYY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

141,497 mi
Last recorded141,497 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ07 GYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 141,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 141,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 129,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 129,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 126,359 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 124,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 122,630 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 122,630 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 121,268 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 120,090 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 117,333 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 117,333 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 111,273 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper brake pipes CORRODED above axle/fuel tank - unable to see pipes fully as covers/suspension items in the way

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH - inner edges 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 111,273 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper brake pipes CORRODED above axle/fuel tank - unable to see pipes fully as covers/suspension items in the way

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH - inner edges 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 101,282 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded covered by undertrays/fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

child seats located NSR / OSR

Pass 2 Nov 2015 86,726 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2015 86,726 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres scrubbing on outside edges

Pass 7 Aug 2014 67,221 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 65,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2014 65,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 56,963 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads slightly worn

Pass 12 Apr 2012 43,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

offside front tyre worn inner-outer edge, perished

Pass 2 Apr 2011 31,281 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 31,205 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 21,865 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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RJ07 GYY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RJ07 GYY, 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 RJ07 GYY registered?

RJ07 GYY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2007.

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