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DU07 FGK

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

188,930 mi
Last recorded188,930 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU07 FGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 188,930 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 176,093 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front fog lamps inoperative

nearside front fog lamp lens damaged

offside head lamp lens loose

Pass 16 Mar 2016 162,466 miles

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

both front tyre treads wearing on the inner edges

damage to the nearside front fog lamp and bumper

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Mar 2016 162,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

both front tyre treads wearing on the inner edges

damage to the nearside front fog lamp and bumper

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2015 147,831 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front fog lamp lens damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2015 147,623 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2014 130,831 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 112,017 miles

both front fog lights filled with water

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Mar 2013 111,981 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front fog lights filled with water

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2012 92,492 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2011 76,313 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 76,313 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 60,840 miles

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

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

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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DU07 FGK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DU07 FGK, 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 DU07 FGK registered?

DU07 FGK is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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