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RJ57 VUV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

223,757 mi
Last recorded223,757 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 223,757 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 180,501 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 174,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2015 174,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 136,131 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 93,762 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 66,910 miles

offside front tyre side wall cut but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Pass 10 Nov 2010 38,060 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 38,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

front inner pads worn unable to view fully

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 VUV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

RJ57 VUV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2007.

Is RJ57 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ57 VUV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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