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BV07 FON

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,750 mi
Last recorded151,750 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 FON
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2018 151,750 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sat nav disc (3.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Aftermarket HID lamps. both dip and main. (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Aftermarket HID lamps. both dip and main. (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2017 143,374 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 143,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 135,980 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 129,964 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 122,138 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 116,061 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 111,221 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 102,160 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 102,155 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 77,983 miles

WINDSCREEN CRACKED OUT OF SWEPT AREA. WATER INGRESS IN FRONT NUMBER PLATE. UNABLE TO CHECK TOP MOUNTS,BRAKE PIVOT AND FUEL LINES DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

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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BV07 FON is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BV07 FON, 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 BV07 FON registered?

BV07 FON is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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