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BF07 FTA

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

132,470 mi
Last recorded132,470 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 FTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 132,470 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 129,855 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 124,173 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 119,305 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 115,712 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 111,455 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 109,105 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 109,099 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 103,075 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 98,889 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 94,313 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 90,700 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 90,700 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 85,976 miles

Both front crossstrut inner bushes perished/worn

Both front springs corroded

Both front tyres scrubbed on outer edge

Both rear flexys perished/cracking

Offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2014 76,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 67,439 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm in centre of tread

plastic covers fitted to sills and under vehicle at time of test

Fail 11 Mar 2013 67,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre on 2mm in centre of tread

plastic covers fitted to sills and under vehicle at time of test

Pass 23 Feb 2012 56,828 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 45,000 miles

rear tyres getting low ,lip on front brake discs ,n/s mirror loose .

Pass 18 Mar 2010 32,429 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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BF07 FTA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BF07 FTA, 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 FTA registered?

BF07 FTA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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