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FD57 CFA

2007 Mercedes-benz C 320

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,038 mi
Last recorded147,038 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C 32082,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 CFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC 320
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 147,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 147,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 121,758 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 118,690 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 114,370 miles

Front Brake discs slightly corroded

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 114,367 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake discs slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 111,215 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 111,205 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 106,351 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 106,283 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 99,762 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 99,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 92,318 miles

both rear tyres are at 3.5mm of tread

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

small cut in both front tyres but are not down to the cords

Pass 29 Jul 2015 84,149 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 81,455 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 77,698 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 73,531 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 68,122 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 60,983 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C 320?

Based on 72,432 MOT tests across 4,550 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
5,922
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
4,550
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,754
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,071
coil spring broken 970
coil spring fractured 791
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 733
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FD57 CFA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C 320 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz C 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 82,324 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 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,754 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD57 CFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz C 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FD57 CFA registered?

FD57 CFA is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C 320, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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