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RJ57 UWL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,000 mi
Last recorded174,000 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 UWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 174,000 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 149,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 123,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 123,213 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 94,606 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 20 Aug 2014 68,557 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 51,684 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 51,684 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 43,745 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 43,745 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 34,438 miles

front brake discs deteriorated

Fail 2 Aug 2011 34,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

front brake discs deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2010 30,156 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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RJ57 UWL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RJ57 UWL, 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 RJ57 UWL registered?

RJ57 UWL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 2007.

Is RJ57 UWL safe to buy?

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