CarVerify

Free Car Check

FD57 RLX

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2149cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

134,777 mi
Last recorded134,777 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 RLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,149cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 134,777 miles

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

parking brake efficiency just met requirement

Pass 14 Aug 2025 133,405 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play found with pry bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 133,405 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play found with pry bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 131,691 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 131,690 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 129,536 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 129,536 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 125,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 119,251 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 119,251 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 114,678 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 111,840 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Jan 2019 104,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 98,570 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 98,570 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 93,660 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 87,618 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 87,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 82,510 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 73,317 miles

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

all tyres have scuffs on side walls

Fail 13 Nov 2013 73,317 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

all tyres have scuffs on side walls

Pass 16 Nov 2012 68,721 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 68,721 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 58,193 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 57,626 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FD57 RLX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,149cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FD57 RLX?

You can check the full history of FD57 RLX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FD57 RLX registered?

FD57 RLX is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2007.

Is FD57 RLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD57 RLX shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD57 RLX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FD57 RLX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.