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DY07 FSL

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,227 mi
Last recorded157,227 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 FSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 157,227 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 150,208 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 12 Jul 2022 150,208 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 16 Jul 2021 138,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 138,380 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 132,184 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2020 132,184 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 121,813 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 117,791 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2018 94,664 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 94,664 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2017 80,387 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 73,628 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 71,323 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 251,384 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

engine management light stay on

Pass 30 Oct 2013 68,487 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 53,165 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 37,612 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 31,093 miles

n/s/f fog lamp glass wet inside

Pass 11 Feb 2010 30,266 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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DY07 FSL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DY07 FSL, 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 DY07 FSL registered?

DY07 FSL is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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