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RV57 ZSJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,901 mi
Last recorded115,901 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV57 ZSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 115,901 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 112,100 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 112,075 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 108,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected disc back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

offside rear tyre on legal limit inner edge

parking brake just made 16% efficiency

Fail 6 Jan 2021 108,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected disc back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

offside rear tyre on legal limit inner edge

parking brake just made 16% efficiency

Pass 18 Dec 2019 103,628 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 97,308 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 89,989 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 89,470 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearward arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearward arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 78,414 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearward arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 69,249 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 60,662 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 49,321 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 49,321 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 36,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres 205/55r/16 Rear tyres 225/50r/16

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2012 25,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 25,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2010 20,306 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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RV57 ZSJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RV57 ZSJ, 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 RV57 ZSJ registered?

RV57 ZSJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2007.

Is RV57 ZSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV57 ZSJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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