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RK57 UJW

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

167,016 mi
Last recorded167,016 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 UJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 167,016 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 167,012 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 164,005 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 163,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 149,739 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 149,578 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 145,608 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 137,318 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 132,895 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 132,739 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 132,438 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 117,683 miles

EXHAUST SUPPORT BROKEN BUT EXHAUST STILL SECURE

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2014 117,683 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

EXHAUST SUPPORT BROKEN BUT EXHAUST STILL SECURE

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 101,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 90,509 miles

Rear exhaust pipe bracket broken

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2011 82,296 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 82,296 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 22 Sep 2010 66,287 miles

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

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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RK57 UJW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RK57 UJW, 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 RK57 UJW registered?

RK57 UJW is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 2007.

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