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RJ57 YLN

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,141 mi
Last recorded106,141 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ57 YLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2026 106,141 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating o\s and n\s (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o\s and n\s (5.2.3 (e))

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be caried out

surface corrosion on rear suspension components and mounting areas

Pass 23 Dec 2024 99,389 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 94,271 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 94,269 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 89,495 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

rear heat shield loose

Fail 17 Dec 2022 89,467 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

rear heat shield loose

Pass 17 Dec 2021 84,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 79,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

undertray fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2020 79,272 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn towards rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn towards front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 74,140 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2018 67,638 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 67,638 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2017 60,799 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 60,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2016 55,523 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 55,523 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 50,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 45,454 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 38,197 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 32,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2011 27,241 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 27,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 19,229 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 YLN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YLN, 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 YLN registered?

RJ57 YLN is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2007.

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