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FB07 ERU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

126,545 mi
Last recorded126,545 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB07 ERU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 126,545 miles

Front shock absorbers corroded

Rear shock absorbers corroded

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2024 126,545 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorbers corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear shock absorbers corroded

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2023 124,987 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 124,987 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 122,625 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 120,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 118,483 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 115,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 112,202 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 107,465 miles

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Aug 2016 103,540 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 98,640 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 93,651 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 93,649 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 90,545 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 74,997 miles

park brake pedal rubber missing

both front brake discs worn and lipped

drivers washer jet blocked

Pass 20 Mar 2012 57,721 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2011 42,096 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 19 Mar 2010 19,841 miles

FRONT TYRES SPLITS AND CRACKS BETWEEN TREAD

REAR TYRES LOW TREAD

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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FB07 ERU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FB07 ERU, 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 FB07 ERU registered?

FB07 ERU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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