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BF07 FXU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,744 mi
Last recorded131,744 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 FXU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 131,744 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 131,744 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 124,216 miles

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))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 124,216 miles

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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 118,700 miles

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

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))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 116,109 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 113,709 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 112,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 112,298 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exh back box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom back arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively wheel binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 109,777 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 99,960 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 89,657 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

under trays covering under side of vehicle

Pass 17 Feb 2016 79,320 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 69,580 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 60,379 miles

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

Nearside front, front suspension arm bush perrished

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

Offside front, front suspension arm bush splitting

Oil leak at gearbox

Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 39,406 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 28,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2010 19,864 miles

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

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

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

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

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 FXU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BF07 FXU, 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 FXU registered?

BF07 FXU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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The MOT history for BF07 FXU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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