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DC07 FJZ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,460 mi
Last recorded126,460 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC07 FJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 126,460 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 126,460 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 114,542 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2021 114,542 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 107,468 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 107,118 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 100,113 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 99,452 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 99,435 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 94,322 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 88,257 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 88,243 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 81,701 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (Camber arm) (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 81,701 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (Camber arm) (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 75,222 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 75,222 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 68,802 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 60,742 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 60,742 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SRS light on

Pass 27 Feb 2012 51,766 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 41,968 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 31,949 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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DC07 FJZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DC07 FJZ, 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 DC07 FJZ registered?

DC07 FJZ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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