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RK57 YJV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

62,284 mi
Last recorded62,284 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK57 YJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 62,284 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 62,284 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 60,120 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 60,119 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 57,478 miles

engine light on

Pass 2 Sep 2015 54,732 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 54,732 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 52,894 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 50,178 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 46,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2011 39,283 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 39,283 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,856 miles

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

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

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

full underbody shields fitted

screw in offside rear tyre

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 YJV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RK57 YJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK57 YJV registered?

RK57 YJV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2007.

Is RK57 YJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK57 YJV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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