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RJ56 OPM

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

185,309 mi
Last recorded185,309 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 OPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 185,309 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 169,687 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 169,687 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 162,179 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 155,415 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 148,991 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 148,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 142,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 137,995 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 132,038 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 124,119 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 113,456 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 113,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2016 103,023 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 103,023 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 92,189 miles

Nearside front tyre worn outer quarter and close to legal minimum

Fail 21 Jan 2015 92,106 miles

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

Nearside door mirror loose

Nearside front tyre worn outer quarter and close to legal minimum

Fail 25 Jan 2014 82,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wing mirror indicator lense cracked

offside front tyre wearing slightly low

Pass 25 Jan 2014 82,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wing mirror indicator lense cracked

offside front tyre wearing slightly low

Pass 24 Jan 2013 69,570 miles

nearside door mirror indicator lense damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2012 58,246 miles

nearside front door mirror indicator lense cracked

nearside front fog lamp cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2011 45,426 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit on centre of tread

nearside door mirror indicator lense cracked

nearside front fog light cracked

Pass 18 Jan 2010 33,636 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 33,636 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OPM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OPM, 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 RJ56 OPM registered?

RJ56 OPM is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 2007.

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