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SP57 MJX

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

136,510 mi
Last recorded136,510 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 MJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 136,510 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 136,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 133,327 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 129,329 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 129,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 123,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 123,871 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 114,888 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside very close to limit also wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 104,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust shield loose rectified

under trays & sill covers obstructing view of some testable items

Fail 13 Nov 2018 104,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust shield loose rectified

under trays & sill covers obstructing view of some testable items

Pass 10 Nov 2017 94,063 miles

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted on outer face and front brake discs slightly worn also slightly pitted on inner faces

offside front tyres wearing on edges

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 9 Nov 2017 94,063 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted on outer face and front brake discs slightly worn also slightly pitted on inner faces

offside front tyres wearing on edges

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2016 81,705 miles

sill covers and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 4 Nov 2016 81,704 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

sill covers and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 6 Nov 2015 74,435 miles

child seat fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Nov 2015 74,435 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front ,both rear and both front to rear 5 pipes in total (3.6.B.2c)

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

child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Nov 2014 65,750 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Nov 2013 57,080 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 43,703 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 32,428 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 21,294 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 15,622 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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SP57 MJX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SP57 MJX, 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 SP57 MJX registered?

SP57 MJX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 September 2007.

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