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RJ57 VUW

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

114,197 mi
Last recorded114,197 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 VUW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 114,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 May 2025 109,124 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 May 2024 102,716 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 95,009 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 87,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 3 May 2022 87,126 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 82,411 miles

Engine cover under trays and sill trims fitted

Pass 12 May 2020 77,044 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 72,880 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 67,424 miles

undertrays fitted

various small chips on windscreen

Pass 17 May 2017 63,123 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 60,609 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 28 Sep 2015 55,314 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 50,245 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 46,040 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 41,604 miles

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 17 Oct 2011 33,365 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 25,247 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 VUW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VUW, 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 VUW registered?

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

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The MOT history for RJ57 VUW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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