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RJ57 VVG

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,970 mi
Last recorded134,970 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 VVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 134,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear lower arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 126,615 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 117,548 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 108,991 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 100,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 89,891 miles

under tray fitted.front pads inner slightly low

Fail 20 Nov 2020 89,890 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

under tray fitted.front pads inner slightly low

Pass 29 Nov 2019 73,644 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 56,452 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 56,452 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 45,200 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 45,200 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 39,833 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 35,951 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 33,440 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 28,810 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 24,212 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 24,212 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 20,500 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 15,441 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 VVG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VVG, 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 VVG registered?

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

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