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BF07 FXV

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

146,486 mi
Last recorded146,486 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 FXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 146,486 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 141,987 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 137,508 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 129,087 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 118,741 miles

Coolant leak front of head

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear both rear springs corroded

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 118,741 miles

Coolant leak front of head

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear both rear springs corroded

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 111,365 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All arms inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Park brake weak

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 111,365 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All arms inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Park brake weak

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip centre of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 102,762 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both wheel bearings have very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip center (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms inner bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 94,847 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 94,847 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 81,379 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 76,683 miles

Central silencer,some corrosion,slight corrosion to rear silencer

Nearside Rear tyre perished and wearing on edges of tread

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 76,683 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken (7.1.1)

Central silencer,some corrosion,slight corrosion to rear silencer

Nearside Rear tyre perished and wearing on edges of tread

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 74,593 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 71,982 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 68,305 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 65,139 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o.s.f tyre outer edge worn.

Pass 11 May 2012 57,024 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 57,024 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 43,930 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 43,930 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 28,831 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 FXV is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FXV, 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 FXV registered?

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

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