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AP57 FPT

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

133,258 mi
Last recorded133,258 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 FPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 133,258 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2025 133,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 112,660 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 104,768 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 104,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Has low braking effort. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Has low braking effort. (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 102,075 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 102,070 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 100,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 97,720 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 92,512 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 82,092 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 74,678 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 67,052 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 59,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 48,707 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres of run flat type

Pass 13 Apr 2012 39,614 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 34,550 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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AP57 FPT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP57 FPT, 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 AP57 FPT registered?

AP57 FPT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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The MOT history for AP57 FPT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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