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RJ57 VVA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,091 mi
Last recorded97,091 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 97,091 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 95,718 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 93,915 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 92,316 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most area (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 87,950 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 87,948 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 85,281 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 80,474 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 76,114 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 70,977 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 70,959 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 66,687 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 59,931 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 53,404 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 46,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 39,178 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 30,362 miles

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

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 VVA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 VVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJ57 VVA registered?

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

Is RJ57 VVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ57 VVA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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