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BX07 FOT

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

126,609 mi
Last recorded126,609 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX07 FOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2021 126,609 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 123,613 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 116,146 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 116,108 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 111,080 miles

brake pad wear indicator on

o/s/f mirror slight damage

rear reg plate starting to delaminate

Fail 29 Mar 2018 111,075 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres worn inner edge

brake pad wear indicator on

n/s/r brake disc corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f mirror slight damage

rear reg plate starting to delaminate

o/s/r tyre splitting inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2018 111,038 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn heavily inside edge

rear reg plate slightly delaminated

Pass 11 Mar 2017 106,496 miles

NS rear tyre slight damage to sidewall

Os rear tyre wearing on inner edge

coolant warning light on

rear reg plate slightly delaminated

Fail 8 Mar 2017 106,480 miles

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

NS rear tyre slight damage to sidewall

Os rear tyre wearing on inner edge

coolant warning light on

front brakes getting low

rear reg plate slightly delaminated

Pass 9 Mar 2016 104,354 miles

brake pad warning light on

front brake pads getting low

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate slight damage

Fail 8 Mar 2016 104,350 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake pad warning light on

front brake pads getting low

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate slight damage

Pass 11 Mar 2015 101,083 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

Front brake pads gettig low

NS rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

rear registration plate slight damage

Fail 11 Mar 2015 101,083 miles

Front brake discs poor condition

Front brake pads gettig low

NS rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear registration plate slight damage

Pass 29 Oct 2013 94,558 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Aug 2013 93,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn slightly outer edge

Fail 20 Aug 2013 93,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre approaching wear indicators

Pass 9 May 2012 79,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 May 2012 79,600 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2011 70,014 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 52,436 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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BX07 FOT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BX07 FOT, 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 BX07 FOT registered?

BX07 FOT is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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