MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,910 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside / Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside / Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
excess oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
excess oil leak
excess oil leak
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Under panels fitted
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Under panels fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera ()
brake pipe to n/s front starting to rust
front tyres tread worn on outer and inner edges
registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
small chip in front screen
under body covers fitted
Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe across rear to o/s (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to n/s rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera ()
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
brake pipe to n/s front starting to rust
front tyres tread worn on outer and inner edges
registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)
small chip in front screen
under body covers fitted
Brake fluid level getting low.
Front brake pads getting low.
Nearside front brake pipe to flexi hose rusting.
Nearside rear brake pipe to flexi hose rusting.
Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.
n/s front to rear brake pipe starting to rust
plastic under trays fitted
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
n/s front to rear brake pipe starting to rust
plastic under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear brake pipes starting to get rusty.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FD57 PWU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FD57 PWU, 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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FD57 PWU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 December 2007.
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