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RK57 YHJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,412 mi
Last recorded53,412 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 YHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 53,412 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 50,691 miles

Front advise front wiper blades

Pass 7 Jan 2015 49,476 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside front inner side light in-op 1 of 2.

Rear bumper supports damaged.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen stone chipped.

Fail 28 Aug 2013 43,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 43,634 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 38,214 miles

All tyres low tread,cuts to front tyres.

Cracks in front windscreen.

Offside,nearside front tyres signs of runflat damage.

Fail 13 Aug 2012 38,214 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

All tyres low tread,cuts to front tyres.

Cracks in front windscreen.

Offside,nearside front tyres signs of runflat damage.

Pass 24 Sep 2010 25,606 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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RK57 YHJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YHJ, 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 YHJ registered?

RK57 YHJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2007.

Is RK57 YHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK57 YHJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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