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DE57 FVC

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,308 mi
Last recorded122,308 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE57 FVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 122,308 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 122,308 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 109,475 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 86,499 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2021 86,499 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 70,346 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 70,342 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear x2 under inflated

Pass 28 Aug 2018 64,968 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 64,966 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 61,180 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 54,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance In mirror (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 54,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance In mirror (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 48,835 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 48,832 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 42,112 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 36,496 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 31,723 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 25,981 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 17,948 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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DE57 FVC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DE57 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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What year was DE57 FVC registered?

DE57 FVC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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