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FE57 HTC

2007 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,072 mi
Last recorded101,072 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz C79,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 HTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2007
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 101,072 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 98,860 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both OS and NS. Advise being replaced as they are close to the wear wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 98,859 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both OS and NS. Advise being replaced as they are close to the wear wire (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 96,641 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 15 Dec 2022 91,958 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack to ns (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 89,902 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 89,879 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 71,466 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 68,451 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 64,742 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 60,425 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 56,599 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 53,032 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 48,932 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 44,776 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 36,402 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 27,749 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 19,313 miles

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

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

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 HTC is a 2007 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HTC, 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 HTC registered?

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

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