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FD07 FBJ

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,794 mi
Last recorded129,794 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD07 FBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 129,794 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2025 112,454 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2024 106,817 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 102,853 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 87,674 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2020 71,142 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 71,142 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 64,851 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 59,456 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 53,843 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 49,072 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 47,817 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 46,990 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 46,062 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 44,604 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 42,892 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 39,388 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 27,824 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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FD07 FBJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FD07 FBJ, 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 FD07 FBJ registered?

FD07 FBJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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