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RJ57 YKY

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,434 mi
Last recorded136,434 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 136,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 132,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 127,665 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 122,535 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 119,658 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 100,820 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 100,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 88,699 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 88,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes in ns wheel arch area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 87,524 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 87,522 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 84,357 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 75,564 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 71,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f jacking bung missing.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 62,105 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 47,907 miles

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

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)

n/s/f jacking bung missing

n/s/r lamp unit slightly dim

Pass 30 Nov 2011 33,988 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 19,756 miles

n/s/f jacking block missing

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 YKY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YKY, 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 YKY registered?

RJ57 YKY is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 2007.

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The MOT history for RJ57 YKY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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