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FD57 PWU

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,910 mi
Last recorded192,910 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 PWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 192,910 miles

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))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 192,910 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 189,229 miles

excess oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2023 189,227 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 174,217 miles

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 165,394 miles

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))

Fail 14 Nov 2020 165,394 miles

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))

Pass 22 May 2019 150,887 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 146,180 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 135,318 miles

Under panels fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2017 135,318 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 120,953 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 120,953 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 108,418 miles

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.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 94,393 miles

n/s front to rear brake pipe starting to rust

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2014 94,304 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s front to rear brake pipe starting to rust

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2013 75,354 miles

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.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 52,605 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011
Fail 17 Dec 2010 45,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 45,372 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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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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What year was FD57 PWU registered?

FD57 PWU is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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