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DE07 FOU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,254 mi
Last recorded133,254 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE07 FOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 133,254 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear main brake pipes (two of) covers obscuring full visual inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 132,032 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 132,032 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 131,240 miles

Hand brake warning light not displayed on the dash when hand brake applied

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 130,498 miles

Brake warning light not displayed on the dash when hand brake applied

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 130,498 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Brake warning light not displayed on the dash when hand brake applied

Hand brake pedal doesn't release unaided

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of the front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 129,603 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 128,908 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 125,381 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 119,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE BRAKE CHECK (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 119,004 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE BRAKE CHECK (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges and very close to exposing cords. ADVISE CHANGING ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 110,595 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 104,743 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 103,771 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' two minor stone in chips (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 100,317 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing access to seat belt

Fail 12 May 2016 100,317 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted not allowing access to seat belt

Pass 22 Apr 2015 96,164 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 86,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre on 3mm (inner edge)

Fail 4 May 2013 64,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2013 64,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2012 39,385 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 39,385 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 32,097 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 23,025 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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DE07 FOU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE07 FOU, 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 DE07 FOU registered?

DE07 FOU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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