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FE57 DFC

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,333 mi
Last recorded168,333 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 DFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 168,333 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 160,935 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 160,935 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 147,973 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 140,015 miles

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

covers fitted' over /engine/ under body/outer sills

Fail 21 Jan 2022 140,015 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both lamps no aims (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

covers fitted' over /engine/ under body/outer sills

Pass 25 Jan 2021 130,167 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 130,162 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 110,113 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 98,574 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 90,394 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 77,297 miles

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2015 60,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Apr 2015 60,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 43,766 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 43,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 30,191 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 27,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 24,433 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 24,433 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 19,753 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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FE57 DFC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FE57 DFC, 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 FE57 DFC registered?

FE57 DFC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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