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BL07 FVC

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,027 mi
Last recorded183,027 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL07 FVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 183,027 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2024 183,027 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 176,005 miles

Central Rear Lower REAR SUBFRAME/DIFF VIBRATION DAMPER BUSHES HAVE FAILED

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2023 176,005 miles

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

Central Rear Lower REAR SUBFRAME/DIFF VIBRATION DAMPER BUSHES HAVE FAILED

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 168,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded on n/s and o/s at flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 161,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 161,850 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector seals blowing/leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated weeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 155,034 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 149,013 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Fail 28 May 2019 149,013 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All four tyres cracking

Pass 17 May 2018 141,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on limit (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

covers over testable items

Pass 15 May 2017 134,566 miles

Front pads getting low

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

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking (slight)

Pass 16 May 2016 128,708 miles

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

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

covers over testable items

Pass 15 May 2015 120,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

beam image dim n/s/f

brake pipes greased can not check

Pass 19 May 2014 114,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre outer wall cracking

poly belt cracking

Pass 17 May 2013 107,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2013 107,890 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 101,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 94,751 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 94,751 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 83,002 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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BL07 FVC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL07 FVC, 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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BL07 FVC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2007.

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