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BF07 FPX

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,272 mi
Last recorded166,272 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2020
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 FPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2020 166,272 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2020 166,272 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 149,090 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 135,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 135,089 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 124,273 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded no breaks present

Both rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 27 Jun 2016 121,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper strut mount noisy

Offside Front Upper strut mount noisy

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

power steering pump noisy

Pass 23 Jun 2015 116,691 miles

both front top suspension mounts noisy

Fail 22 Jun 2015 116,691 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front top suspension mounts noisy

noise from rear offside hub in roller brake tester

Pass 3 Sep 2014 113,136 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 106,007 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 98,093 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 98,093 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 82,721 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 82,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 64,694 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 64,694 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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BF07 FPX 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 64.7%.

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 BF07 FPX, 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 BF07 FPX registered?

BF07 FPX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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