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RJ56 CKA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,169 mi
Last recorded151,169 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 CKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 151,169 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 146,615 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 141,081 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 134,043 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 132,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 132,267 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 130,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 130,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 127,478 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 127,478 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 125,542 miles

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 125,537 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Rear brake pipe (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 120,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 120,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front 1 of 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 116,611 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 116,611 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 112,934 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 112,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Advise to have the tracking checked out (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 108,656 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edge and has cracks in the groves of its tread advise to have tracking checked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 104,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 97,925 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode

nearside and offside front bottom arm inner bushes starting to split

parking brake light stops-on after release

slight corrosion to nearside and offside front brake pipes

Fail 16 Sep 2013 97,901 miles

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

front brake discs starting to corrode

nearside and offside front bottom arm inner bushes starting to split

parking brake light stops-on after release

slight corrosion to nearside and offside front brake pipes

Pass 24 Jan 2013 94,238 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear nearside tyre wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 84,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2011 77,267 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 68,465 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 68,465 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)

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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RJ56 CKA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RJ56 CKA, 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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RJ56 CKA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 February 2007.

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