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BF07 FSU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,290 mi
Last recorded159,290 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 FSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 159,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box section cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 159,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box section cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 150,477 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 137,192 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 137,192 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 132,508 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 132,508 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 120,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 115,577 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both - anit-roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread - at 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rear suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished

body, axle and chassis corrosion

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2020 115,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all - corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both - anit-roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - nearside also overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin significantly lower than offside front brake pads - also shows sights of overheating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread - at 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rear suspension bushes worn, cracking and perished

body, axle and chassis corrosion

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

exhaust system corroded

rear heat shield loose

Pass 18 May 2019 111,463 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 111,463 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 105,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 96,019 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 85,946 miles

Exhaust hanger broken, system still supported

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both Front (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2016 85,946 miles

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

Exhaust hanger broken, system still supported

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both Front (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 73,886 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 73,886 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 56,931 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 47,747 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 47,747 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 38,364 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 31,588 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 24,145 miles

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

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

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 FSU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FSU, 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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BF07 FSU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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