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BF07 FWD

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

137,018 mi
Last recorded137,018 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 137,018 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 133,480 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 130,905 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 127,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 127,189 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Middle and rear support mountings deteriorating/rusty. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 124,969 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2021 121,961 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material General corrosion on surface. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under covers fitted at time of test.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Jun 2021 121,961 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material General corrosion on surface. (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under covers fitted at time of test.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jul 2020 120,035 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 114,366 miles

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake is binding slightly

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2019 114,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscures some components

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake is binding slightly

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake is binding slightly

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 106,282 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 95,938 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 67,752 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges (wheel alignment recommended)

offside front tyre outer sidewall cracked

tow bar hitch missing

unable to clearly view brakes.

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Fail 10 Aug 2016 87,633 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges (wheel alignment recommended)

offside front tyre outer sidewall cracked

tow bar hitch missing

unable to clearly view brakes.

undertrays, engine covers and plastic sills fitted obscuring the view of some components.

Pass 13 Aug 2015 80,029 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to view rear inner brake pads

Fail 13 Aug 2015 80,029 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to view rear inner brake pads

Pass 19 Sep 2014 72,647 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 72,235 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 66,025 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 59,704 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 54,032 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 34,841 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 FWD is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FWD, 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 FWD registered?

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

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