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FA07 XEG

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

99,706 mi
Last recorded99,706 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA07 XEG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 99,706 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 99,706 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 99,156 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 99,156 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 90,027 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 67,568 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 65,459 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 65,459 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 64,982 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 64,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 64,462 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 64,462 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 64,090 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 64,090 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 63,185 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 63,185 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 60,874 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 60,872 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 60,848 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 46,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 46,609 miles

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,768 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 22,544 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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FA07 XEG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 FA07 XEG, 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 FA07 XEG registered?

FA07 XEG is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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The MOT history for FA07 XEG shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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