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FE57 HRO

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,982 mi
Last recorded118,982 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 HRO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 118,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly damaged on sidewall, no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear, lower, front suspension arm bushes worn and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 113,480 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm central tread also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 113,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm central tread also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 109,183 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 109,131 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 104,235 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 98,778 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Mar 2021 93,515 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 89,717 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Mar 2020 89,717 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Mar 2019 86,362 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 82,035 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 82,035 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front brake pipes corroding advise attention (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres getting low on tread (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear boot floor shield loose and battery breather pipe adrift behind it

Pass 17 Aug 2017 78,385 miles

Corrosion to both front metal brake pipes.

Fail 17 Aug 2017 78,379 miles

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

Corrosion to both front metal brake pipes.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 70,489 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Rear brake disc corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 62,126 miles

All 4 tyres have creacking to tread.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 55,789 miles

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 49,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 41,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 30,875 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 30,875 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 24,491 miles

front tyres worn on edges/ damaged n/s/f lower bumper/ under body covered in trims

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 HRO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HRO, 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 HRO registered?

FE57 HRO is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is FE57 HRO safe to buy?

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